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Ed Asner Joined by Celebrity Friends at Poker Tournament Jun 6, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families. More →

Short Film by Paris Brosnan Chronicles the Importance of School Meals in Sri Lanka Jun 4, 2019

Emerging filmmaker Paris Brosnan releases a short film and series of photographs that capture the ongoing work being done in Sri Lanka by the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which is supported by Clarins and FEED Foundation. More →

David Beckham and UNICEF Kick Off Parenting Month Jun 3, 2019

Kicking off on Saturday the first-ever global Parenting Month, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, is calling on world leaders to invest in family-friendly policies that support parents to give their children “the best start in life”. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Children Displaced by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique May 31, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom visited Mozambique this week, where 1.1 million children remain in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of tropical cyclones Idai and Kenneth. More →

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Visits Ethiopia With UNICEF May 28, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas travelled to Ethiopia this week to meet refugee children who have fled their countries due to conflict and humanitarian crises. More →

More Stars Confirmed For 7th Annual Ed Asner and Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night May 27, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry for a night of fun, fame and philanthropy benefitting the new The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala in Miami Raises $800,000 May 23, 2019

The 17th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital united philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised $800,000 for the fight to end childhood cancer on Saturday, May 18, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami. More →

Dakota Fanning Honors Changemaker For Children May 23, 2019

Victoria Beeson, a mom, who spends her days helping other moms and children in her rural community of Alpaugh, Calif., got a surprise acknowledgement of her efforts this past Mother’s Day. More →

David Harewood Addresses MPs at Soccer Aid For UNICEF Parliamentary Event May 22, 2019

This week, actor David Harewood met members of parliament at a Soccer Aid for UNICEF event at the Houses of Parliament to support the Great Big Kickabout. More →

CSUN Teams with The Ed Asner Family Center May 21, 2019

There are only a handful of therapists in Los Angeles who work with individuals with autism. California State University, Northridge is partnering with The Ed Asner Family Center to change that. More →

Your Chance To Meet Sophie Turner And The X-Men Cast May 15, 2019

Here’s your chance to meet Sophie Turner at the premiere of X-Men: Dark Phoenix. More →

Rita Ora To Perform Exclusive Half-Time Gig At Soccer Aid 2019 May 14, 2019

Critically Acclaimed singer-songwriter, fashion designer, actress and TV star Rita Ora will perform an exclusive live half time set at Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2019 at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge Stadium in London on Sunday 16th June, broadcast exclusively on ITV and STV. More →

Smile Train Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and More Than One Million Lives Changed May 7, 2019

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, hosted their 20th Anniversary Gala on May 2nd at New York City’s iconic landmark Capitale. More →

Annie Lennox to be Honored at CAMFED's 25th Anniversary Gala May 6, 2019

The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), an international non-profit focused on girls’ education and women’s leadership, announced today that it will honor multiple award-winning singer-songwriter, social activist and philanthropist Annie Lennox, at the organization’s 25th anniversary and first ever “Education Changes Everything” Gala on May 9, 2019 in New York City. More →

Jake Owen and Hunter Hayes to Perform at FedExForum for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital May 2, 2019

Country music fans will soon hear WGKX (KIX 106) promoting a one-time concert with Jake Owen and special guest Hunter Hayes for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at FedExForum in Memphis. More →

Soccer Aid To Include Female Players For The First Time May 1, 2019

Soccer Aid for UNICEF is breaking new ground in football by including top female ex-professionals alongside their male counterparts – for the first time – in the world’s biggest and most successful charity football match. More →

Top Global Humanitarian Leaders Celebrated At World Of Children 2019 Hero Awards Apr 30, 2019

On Thursday, April 25, 2019, World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, celebrated heroes for children at the annual 2019 World of Children Hero Awards Benefit at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. More →

UK Government To Double Donations To Soccer Aid Apr 29, 2019

The UK government has announced it is matching public donations to Soccer Aid for UNICEF, meaning double the difference for children’s lives. More →

Alexa Ray Joel To Perform At Smile Train 20th Anniversary Gala Apr 24, 2019

Smile Train's 20th Anniversary Gala will take place on May 2 at NYC’s iconic landmark Capitale (130 Bowery, NYC). More →

BGCA to Honor Mario Lopez at Annual Pacific Youth of the Year Gala Apr 24, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) will hold the annual Pacific Youth of the Year Gala on May 9, 2019 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. More →

Dua Lipa Visits Lebanon With UNICEF Apr 16, 2019

Grammy-winning recording artist and UNICEF supporter Dua Lipa travelled to Lebanon this week to meet children and young people supported by UNICEF, including many uprooted by the eight-year conflict in Syria. More →

Game of Thrones Star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Visits Rwanda 25 Years After Genocide Apr 15, 2019

As the world braces for the surprising twists and turns of the highly anticipated final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, the show’s star and United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau had an unexpected revelation of his own. More →

Andy Cohen Hosts 83rd Blue Card Gala To Aid Holocaust Survivors Apr 12, 2019

The Blue Card held its 83rd annual benefit gala on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC. The evening was hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen. More →

Rita Ora Surprises 400 Children at UNICEF Event In Kosovo Apr 11, 2019

UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter Rita Ora this week personally surprised more than 400 children and young people in her native Kosovo, when she dropped in to greet the excited and unsuspecting youth groups. More →

Five Extraordinary Women To Be Honored at TJ Martell Foundation 7th Annual Women Of Influence Awards Apr 3, 2019

The TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced the 2019 Women of Influence Awards which will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom located at 768 5th Avenue in New York. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Launches New Online Community Apr 2, 2019

To offer greater support and strengthen peer connections across families impacted by paralysis, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation launched a new online community, Reeve Connect. More →

Lori Stokes to Emcee the Campaign for Female Education’s Gala Apr 1, 2019

The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) today announced that Lori Stokes, the award-winning co-host of Good Day New York, will serve as emcee of the organization’s first-ever New York Gala. More →

Jason Mraz to Headline Shane's Inspiration's 18th Annual Benefit Mar 28, 2019

Multi Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Jason Mraz will headline Shane's Inspiration's star-studded benefit on Friday, March 29th at The Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

WWE Superstars for Hope Auction Live on Charitybuzz Mar 27, 2019

WWE has announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for Hope campaign, in partnership with leading auction site Charitybuzz, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. More →

The Blue Card to Hold Benefit to Aid Holocaust Survivors With Host Andy Cohen Mar 20, 2019

The Blue Card, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding Holocaust survivors, will host its 83rd benefit gala on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Center415.. More →