EastEnders’ star Adam Croasdell is planning to visit his sponsor child in Malawi with World Vision.

Croasdell plays Dr Al Jenkins in the BBC soap opera and was recently appointed as celebrity ambassador for the Christian relief and development organisation. He will be taking a break from filming to visit the East African republic and meet Jacob, who he sponsored seven years ago.

Croasdell said of the trip: “I always wanted to support and promote the outstanding and inspiring work of World Vision, even in my own personal more difficult times.”

He added: “[I] have been honoured to be able to get the opportunity to meet Jacob and see for myself firsthand one place where all the money and efforts made by the charity to change children’s lives actually takes place.”