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Bill Nighy Narrates Video For Tropical Diseases Campaign Jan 11, 2012

Launched this week by the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, the END7 campaign featuring Bill Nighy is dedicated to eliminating seven major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a public health threat to poor communities by the end of 2020. More →

Clinton Foundation Celebrates Accomplishments Of 2011 Jan 9, 2012

The William J. Clinton Foundation has announced broad accomplishments in 2011 in the areas of economic opportunity, childhood obesity, emergency relief and long-term recovery, global health and nutrition, and climate and energy. More →

Helen Skelton Sets Off To Bike To The Pole For Charity Jan 9, 2012

Fearless British TV presenter, Helen Skelton, officially set off on her epic expedition – Helen’s Polar Challenge for Sport Relief – last week. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Ambassador For Save The Children Jan 5, 2012

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as an ambassador for Save the Children. More →

Cheryl Cole Launches Lipstick For Charity Jan 5, 2012

L’Oréal Paris is proud to launch Cheryl Cole's first limited edition Color Riche lipstick, with £1 from every sale being donated to The Cheryl Cole Foundation. More →

Chelsea Clinton's New Year Wish For Charity Jan 3, 2012

Chelsea Clinton had some nice things to say about her father's on-going charity mission as 2011 came to a close. More →

George Clooney Shows Support For Clinton Foundation Dec 30, 2011

George Clooney has put his name to a special message from the Clinton Foundation. More →

TV Presenter To Bike To South Pole For Charity Dec 29, 2011

British TV presenter Helen Skelton is in Antarctica preparing for an usual feat of courage and daring in the name of charity – she hopes to be the first person to bike to the South Pole. More →

Terri Nunn And Berlin Will Take Your Breath Away At Charity Event Dec 29, 2011

Fans of Terri Nunn and her band Berlin can catch a special New Years Eve performance at South Coast Plaza on December 31. More →

NFL Players Help Fight Famine In Africa Dec 28, 2011

Just in time for the holiday season, a time when charitable giving increases, NFL players have joined FWD, a national public awareness campaign designed to inform Americans of the extreme famine, war and drought in the Horn of Africa. More →

DoSomething.org Announces Top 20 Celebs Gone Good 2011 Dec 27, 2011

DoSomething.org, one of the largest U.S. organizations that helps teens take action on causes they care about, released today its fourth annual ‘Top 20 Celebs Gone Good’ list. More →

Justin Bieber Supports Social Good Facebook Games Dec 21, 2011

Sojo Studios has forged a partnership with global pop/R&B phenomenon Justin Bieber to help children around the world. More →

VH1 Divas Bring Soul To Charity Dec 20, 2011

VH1’s beloved franchise VH1 Divas paid tribute to the great cities of soul music last night, including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. More →

Jackie Chan Believes In Love At Charity Event Dec 19, 2011

Jackie Chan hosted a very special charity event in Beijing during the weekend. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton Host Millennium Network Event Dec 16, 2011

Chelsea Clinton, Paul Rudd, and hundreds of rising leaders and philanthropists joined Bill Clinton in New York on December 8 in support of the Clinton Foundation's innovative programs that are improving global health, promoting healthier childhoods, strengthening economies, and protecting the environment. More →

Jackie Chan Meets Americans Promoting Study Abroad Dec 16, 2011

Earlier this week, Jackie Chan invited a group of Chinese and American students to visit him on the set of his new movie to increase awareness and support for study abroad programs for Americans in China. More →

VH1 Divas To Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse Dec 16, 2011

VH1’s beloved, popular franchise, “VH1 Divas,” has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year’s VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine) and Wanda Jackson. More →

Mozilla Firefox Launches Celebrity Charity Challenge Dec 15, 2011

Christy Turlington Burns is giving you the chance to win signed t-shirts, CDs, DVDs and even a personal conversation via Skype – all you have to do is donate to her charity, Every Mother Counts. More →

MTV Act Fights Hunger With Celebrity Charity Auction Dec 14, 2011

From December 8-18, just in time for the holiday season, you can bid on exclusive items and experiences MTV Act brought together from your favorite MTV artists and show talent for the MTV Fights Hunger Auction. More →

ABC News Supports Million Moms Challenge Dec 13, 2011

March Of Dimes is joining ABC News and the United Nations Foundation in the recently launched Million Moms Challenge. More →

Alexandra Burke Dazzles At Charity Diamond Ball Dec 12, 2011

Former X Factor winner and guest judge Alexandra Burke dazzled audiences at the annual Diamond Ball in Liverpool last week, helping to raise £50,000 for the Prince's Trust. More →

Oak Ridge Boys Return For Save The Children Dec 8, 2011

Pull out your “Elvira” records, the Oak Ridge Boys are back. Kicking off a 31-city holiday concert tour and a television special that will aired Thanksgiving weekend, the Boys are making all the stops this season to support children in need through Save the Children's child sponsorship programs. More →

Photos: Oprah Winfrey And Jessica Alba Take Part In ICAP Charity Day Dec 8, 2011

ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker, held its 19th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. On this day, 100% of company revenues and commissions will be donated to a selection of over 200 charities around the world. More →

Ann Curry Helps School Building Efforts In Nepal Dec 7, 2011

buildOn, an international non-profit, has partnered with TODAY co-host Ann Curry to raise awareness of the organization’s school building efforts in developing nations and to help construct a school in rural Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, through Twitter. More →

Gary Barlow Meets Royal Family At Charity Concert Dec 7, 2011

TRH The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall alongside The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Take That star and X Factor head judge Gary Barlow at one of his charity concerts this week. More →

Surprise A Loved One With Celebrity Charity Gifts Dec 6, 2011

Surprising a loved one this Christmas is just the beginning. Create goodwill that lives on well beyond the holidays when you shop at www.charityfolks.com and give a gift that “give backs.” With dozens of unique ideas, ranging from one-of-a-kind experiences to fun and unique stocking stuffers, even the most discerning of shoppers can find something this holiday season. More →

Jason Mraz Launches Charity Foundation Dec 6, 2011

Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Host Millennium Network Event Dec 1, 2011

The Fray will be special musical guest at next week’s Clinton Foundation Millennium Network event on Thursday, December 8, at Terminal 5 in New York City. More →

Hugh Jackman And Mariah Carey Join Made With Pencils Celebrity Charity Campaign Dec 1, 2011

This holiday season, Pencils of Promise (PoP), a nonprofit whose mission is to build schools in the developing world, is launching their Made with Pencils campaign. The Made with Pencils campaign allows the world’s leading cultural curators and artistic minds to produce original works made from pencils that will be auctioned off to build new schools. More →

Alice Cooper To Host Annual Celebrity Charity Concert For Christmas Nov 29, 2011

Celebrating its 11th season, Alice Cooper's annual Christmas Pudding brings together some of the finest musicians, dancers, and comedians in entertainment history. More →