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Annie Lennox Speaks At Meeting On HIV, AIDS, Tuberculosis And Malaria Jul 18, 2016

Annie Lennox OBE, the former Eurythmics star and prominent HIV/AIDS campaigner, last week told British MPs that ending a death sentence for millions of impoverished people is possible — but only with the UK’s increased commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA, an international public-private partnership set up to combat the scourge of fatal infections. More →

Save The Children Makes Statement On David Cameron's Legacy As British Prime Minister Jul 14, 2016

As British prime minister David Cameron steps down, Tanya Steele, Interim Chief Executive of Save the Children, made the following statement about his legacy on overseas aid. More →

New PSA With UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson To #ENDviolence Jul 13, 2016

Yesterday at the United Nations children joined world leaders to launch a new partnership and fund to make ending violence a public priority and a collective responsibility. More →

Kenneth Cole: Ending AIDS Is Within Reach Jul 13, 2016

Ending AIDS means controlling the spread of HIV and lessening its impact on people’s lives, the Joint UN Programme fighting the epidemic (UNAIDS) has said, noting that the number of people on anti-retroviral treatment today has surpassed the number of new infections each year, and more countries are reporting that zero mother-to-child transmission of HIV is in sight. More →

Elton John's Good Heart Boosts Love Bravery Range Jul 12, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation have launched a new website – www.lovebravery.com – to promote love and compassion. More →

Items From Joan Rivers' Country Estate And Manhattan Apartment To Go Under The Hammer Jul 12, 2016

Beloved comedian, philanthropist, designer and global businesswoman Joan Rivers was known for her exquisite taste in fashion and interior decor. As the recent, highly successful Christie’s estate auction of her fine and decorative art collection revealed, Rivers appreciated quality and consistently bought the best of every category. More →

Bulgari And Save The Children Launch #RaiseYourHand Campaign Jul 11, 2016

Bulgari is proudly celebrating its philanthropic, global partnership with Save the Children by launching the new campaign #RAISEYOURHAND. More →

Stars Create The BFG Dream Jar Trail For Save The Children Jul 11, 2016

Inspired by the release of the highly anticipated film, The BFG, and the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, director Steven Spielberg, actor Mark Rylance, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Professor Stephen Hawking and the Delevingne sisters are among dozens of high-profile individuals supporting a project to raise money for children across the world. More →

Jennifer Garner Launches West Virginia Strong T-shirt To Help Flood-Affected Kids Jul 11, 2016

Following devastating flooding in West Virginia, Save the Children has announced that it is partnering with actor Jennifer Garner, a Save the Children Trustee and a native of West Virginia, on a T-shirt campaign with Omaze, a charitable giving platform. More →

Sir Elton John Visits Moscow Jul 7, 2016

Elton John made a heartfelt message from the stage at his concert last month in Moscow. More →

Brad Paisley Tours Flood-Ravaged School in West Virginia With Save the Children Jul 5, 2016

Save the Children continues to provide much-needed assistance to children and families severely impacted by the historic floods that hit West Virginia last week. More →

Speakers Announced For Girl Up Leadership Summit Jul 1, 2016

The United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign has announced the speakers for its 5th annual Girl Up Leadership Summit, the only summit that is by girls, for girls. More →

Soccer Star Mix Diskerud Joins Nothing But Nets Campaign Jul 1, 2016

This week, the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced a new Champion in the fight against malaria. More →

Prince Harry Joins Coldplay On Stage At Star-Studded Charity Concert Jun 30, 2016

Prince Harry joined Coldplay on stage earlier this week at Kensington Palace to close the Sentebale charity concert and called for more to be done to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. More →

Prince Harry To Begin New Focus On Fight Against HIV/AIDS Jun 29, 2016

Prince Harry will begin a new series of engagements and meetings designed to shine a spotlight on the ongoing need for action in the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Jennifer Garner Urges Support for Families Hit by Historic West Virginia Floods Jun 29, 2016

Following historic flooding that hit West Virginia last Thursday and Friday, Save the Children is helping families and communities assess damages and meet immediate needs. More →

Kelly Osbourne Attends generationCURE For amfAR Jun 27, 2016

Three hundred young professionals gathered at the rooftop Press Lounge on Manhattan’s West Side, June 21, for the fifth annual Solstice event to benefit amfAR's generationCURE. More →

A.C. Milan's Keisuke Honda Named United Nations Foundation Global Advocate for Youth Jun 24, 2016

Today, the United Nations Foundation named A.C. Milan soccer player Keisuke Honda as a Global Advocate for Youth. More →

WebMD Announces 2016 People's Choice Award Nominees for Annual Health Hero Awards Jun 24, 2016

WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, has announced that Anthony Anderson; Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bark; Padma Lakshmi; and Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen have been nominated for the 2016 WebMD Health Hero People’s Choice Award, with the winner being determined by popular vote. More →

Ice Age: Collision Course Herd Helps Families Stay Connected In Emergencies Jun 17, 2016

In a new animated PSA, launched today by Save the Children and 20th Century Fox, the beloved Ice Age: Collision Course herd shows how ICE contact cards can keep families together. More →

Ted Turner Receives Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award For Philanthropy Jun 14, 2016

Last week, Forbes awarded its Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy to United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner in recognition of his unprecedented philanthropy and his dedication to building a better world. More →

(RED) And Teespring Launch T-Shirt With Mario Batali And Action Bronson Jun 13, 2016

This week, (RED) and Teespring unveiled their limited edition t-shirt designed by world-renowned chef Mario Batali and rap superstar Action Bronson. More →

Stars Attend amfAR's 7th Annual Inspiration Gala New York Jun 13, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Derulo, Zayn Malik, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Zac Posen, Michel Sidibé, Kelly Osbourne, Victoria Justice, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Skylight at Moynihan Station last week to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the seventh annual Inspiration Gala New York. More →

Supermodel Niki Taylor Helps Celebrate World Blood Donor Day Jun 13, 2016

On June 14, the American Red Cross, in partnership with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor, will celebrate World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood and platelets. More →

Kenneth Cole Named As UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Jun 9, 2016

The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed the Chair of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) and leading fashion designer Kenneth Cole as a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Annie Lennox Joins Global Leaders To Fights HIV/AIDS Jun 9, 2016

On Monday (June 6), celebrity philanthropist Annie Lennox joined more than 30 mayors and health officials from around the world to discuss a new Fast-Track Cities Initiative aimed to end HIV/AIDS on a city-by-city level by 2030. More →

Mario Batali And Anthony Bourdain Host The 2016 (RED) Supper Jun 7, 2016

THE (RED) Supper took place in NYC last week, hosted by Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain. More →

Andra Day To Perform At Women of Influence Los Angeles Awards Gala Jun 3, 2016

The TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research is pleased to announce that Grammy Award nominated singer and songwriter Andra Day will be performing at the Women of Influence Los Angeles Awards Gala presented by Apple Music on Tuesday, June 21st at the historic Ebell Theater. More →

Elton John Pens Op-Ed About North Carolina's HB2 Law Jun 3, 2016

Sir Elton John recently published an article in The Hill about North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law that, among other things, requires transgender public school students to use restrooms for the gender assigned on their birth certificate. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Launches HIV Testing In King's College Hospital Jun 1, 2016

Last week, Elton John AIDS Foundation founder Elton John and Chairman David Furnish attended King’s College Hospital to launch a proactive HIV blood testing initiative that aims to reach 34,000 Londoners in its first 12 months of operation. More →