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Seth MacFarlane To Be Honored At Oceana SeaChange Summer Party Jul 25, 2016

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 9th annual SeaChange Summer Party this weekend. More →

Sting Sings At Star-Studded Oceana Concert Jul 22, 2016

Award-winning musician Sting performed an intimate concert to benefit the world’s oceans this week. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Raises $45 Million At Annual Gala Jul 22, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation held its third annual gala this week in Saint-Tropez, and raised $45 million to go towards its aim of protecting vulnerable wildlife and stopping climate change. More →

Chelsea Handler To Join Speakers At Social Good Summit 2016 Jul 21, 2016

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, just announced the initial roster of speakers for its 2016 Summit which will take place September 18 and 19 in New York. More →

The Elders Condemn Attempted Coup In Turkey Jul 20, 2016

The Elders condemn the attempted coup in Turkey and urge all political, military and legal forces in the country to respect the rule of law and protect democracy and human rights. More →

The Elders Express Concern Over Lack Of Global Action On Climate Change Jul 19, 2016

Six months after the Paris Agreement on climate change, The Elders call on global leaders to live up to their commitments and take prompt action to cut emissions, end fossil fuel subsidies and provide adequate financial support to developing countries to tackle climate change. More →

Viggo Mortensen Joins Sierra Club To Celebrate National Park Service Centennial Jul 18, 2016

Viggo Mortensen, star of the new film “Captain Fantastic,” teamed up with the Sierra Club to release a new public service announcement today. More →

The Elders Welcome New Moves In Africa To End Child Marriage Jul 18, 2016

The Elders today welcomed recent moves by leaders in The Gambia, Tanzania and Uganda to end or curb child marriage, as part of the African Union’s continent-wide campaign to eradicate the harmful practice. More →

Oceana Presents: Sting Under The Stars Jul 15, 2016

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host an intimate concert featuring a performance by 16-time Grammy Award winning artist and Oceana supporter, Sting, at a private residence on Tuesday, July 19th. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Makes Historic Grant Announcement Jul 14, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation announces its largest-ever portfolio of environmental grants, increasing the organization’s total direct financial giving to over $59 million since 1998. More →

Mark Rylance Makes Plea To Prevent Annihilation Of Tribal Peoples Jul 14, 2016

Oscar winning actor Mark Rylance has made a film for Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, urging the public to help prevent the annihilation of tribal peoples around the world. More →

The Elders Support Efforts To Resolve Burundi Conflict Jul 11, 2016

The Elders welcome the planned resumption of the Inter-Burundian Dialogue as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the current crisis in Burundi, under East African Community facilitator Benjamin Mkapa. More →

The Elders Urge Leaders To Fill $2.5bn El Nino Funding Gap Jul 6, 2016

Ahead of a high level meeting at the United Nations on 19 July, The Elders have called on world leaders to fill the $2.5bn funding gap to help countries facing drought and a humanitarian crisis linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon. More →

Scott Eastwood Features In DAVIDOFF Love The Ocean Campaign Jul 5, 2016

The first fragrance to be inspired by the ocean, DAVIDOFF Cool Water is now leading the way to help protect the ocean. More →

Former President of Chile Ricardo Lagos to Join The Elders Jul 5, 2016

The Elders are delighted to announce that Ricardo Lagos, former President of Chile, has accepted their invitation to join the group. 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 →

Julian Lennon Named As Patron Of Plastic Oceans Foundation Jun 30, 2016

Julian Lennon has been named patron of an organization that wants to raise awareness of the effects of plastic on the environment. More →

Andy Murray And Kevin Spacey Team Up For Global Tiger Challenge At Wimbledon 2016 Jun 29, 2016

British tennis ace and WWF global ambassador Andy Murray has teamed up with actor and tennis fan Kevin Spacey to inspire the world to get behind an ambitious plan to double the number of tigers in the wild by the year 2022. More →

Jerry Garcia Foundation Joins Dead & Company's Summer Concert Tour at Participation Row Charity Village Jun 29, 2016

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is joining Dead & Company on their 2016 summer tour at the Participation Row Charity Village — a collaborated effort of HeadCount and REVERB to promote equality, encourage voter registration and protect the planet. More →

The Elders Welcome Announcement Of Terms For Ceasefire In Colombia Jun 27, 2016

The Elders welcome the announcement of the agreement on the “end of conflict” in Colombia, including the terms for a bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian security forces and the FARC guerrilla, as well as the modalities for disarmament and security guarantees. 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 →

Willie Nelson And Alabama Shakes To Perform At Farm Aid 2016 Jun 22, 2016

Farm Aid announced today that its annual food and music festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va., with tickets on sale to the public on Monday, June 27. More →

More Than 50 Commitments To Action Announced At Annual CGI America Meeting Jun 17, 2016

President Bill Clinton concluded the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting this week, which convened nearly 1,000 attendees from business, foundation, nonprofit, and government sectors to advance solutions that encourage economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States. 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 →

Jimmy Carter To Join Bill Clinton At CGI America Meeting Jun 10, 2016

On June 12-14, President Bill Clinton will host the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, convening nearly 1,000 participants from across sectors to develop and implement Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans and projects – to encourage continued economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States.

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Michelle Yeoh And Panda Cubs Help Promote Global Goals Jun 6, 2016

Award-winning movie star Michelle Yeoh and two baby pandas have kicked off the Pandas for the Global Goals campaign, which urges the public to get involved in the fun of naming the cubs, as well as in the serious work of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted last year by the United Nations Member States. More →

Stars Attend Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic Jun 6, 2016

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic took place on June 1st at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation And R20 Partner To Accelerate Climate Change Solutions May 31, 2016

Following the April signing of the Paris Agreement, R20 (Regions of Climate Action) and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation announced the formation of a new partnership to accelerate climate change solutions. More →

Gisele Bundchen And Ian Somerhalder Support #WildforLife May 27, 2016

The United Nations has launched the #WildforLife campaign against illegal trade in wildlife, warning that such trade is pushing species to the brink of extinction, robbing countries of their natural heritage and profiting international criminal networks. More →