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Fern Britton Talks About Maternal Mental Health Feb 25, 2016

As part of a series of new short films produced by Sport Relief, TV presenter Fern Britton will share her experience of maternal mental health alongside other mums and dads from across the UK, who have also been affected. More →

Eddie Izzard Begins Marathon Challenge For Sport Relief Feb 24, 2016

Eddie Izzard has completed the first of his 27 marathons for Sport Relief. More →

New Book Explores Innovative Solutions To Social Problems Feb 24, 2016

A new book out early next month explores innovative solutions to social problems. More →

Michael Crawford Set To Return As Frank Spencer For Sport Relief Feb 23, 2016

After nearly 40 years off our screens, Michael Crawford is set to reprise his role as the iconic Frank Spencer in a special one-off Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em sketch for Sport Relief. More →

James Corden Brings Smithy Back For Sport Relief Feb 23, 2016

James Corden's much-loved character ‘Smithy’ is making a comeback for Sport Relief. More →

Nothing But Nets To Host Annual Champion Summit Feb 18, 2016

Next week, the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign will bring together more than 125 youth and advocates from 26 states for its annual Champion Summit, a three-day event to train and mobilize the next generation of grassroots leaders in the fight against malaria. More →

Sir Steve Redgrave And Freddie Flintoff Clash For Sport Relief Feb 17, 2016

Sir Steve Redgrave and Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff MBE are set to go head to head in a Clash of the Titans for Sport Relief. More →

Eddie Izzard To Run 27 Marathons In 27 Days Across South Africa Feb 16, 2016

Comedian Eddie Izzard has announced that he will attempt to complete 27 marathons in 27 days across South Africa for Sport Relief. More →

Celebrities Join The Herd To Stop Elephant Poaching Feb 16, 2016

A number of celebrities have joined WildAid's new campaign to stop the illegal ivory trade and end elephant poaching. More →

Conservation International To Host 20th Annual Gala Dinner Feb 11, 2016

Conservation International will host its 20th annual Gala Dinner on March 10 in Culver City. More →

The Elders Welcome Outcome Of London Donor Conference For Syria Feb 8, 2016

International talks on Syria, held in London and Geneva over the past few days, have underlined the imperative need for all parties to the Syrian conflict to put the needs of the Syrian people first, The Elders said today. More →

Jo Brand Completes A Hell Of A Walk For Sport Relief Feb 2, 2016

An exhausted but ecstatic Jo Brand crossed the finish line of her BT Sport Relief Challenge: Jo Brand’s Hell of a Walk on Thursday, having clocked up an incredible 135.7 miles in her journey which took her from east to west across the width of the UK. More →

New Programs And Partnerships Announced At Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Jan 28, 2016

The Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, held its Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit this week. More →

Sir Richard Branson Talks About The Importance Of The Elders Jan 26, 2016

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that one of the accomplishments he is most proud of is helping to establish The Elders. More →

Jo Brand Sets Off On A Hell Of A Walk Jan 25, 2016

Jo Brand on Friday set off on day one of her BT Sport Relief Challenge: Jo’s Hell of a Walk, a brutal ordeal which will see the 58-year-old attempt to walk an incredible 150 miles in just seven days. More →

22nd Annual SAG Awards Partners With American Forests To Enhance The Environment Jan 22, 2016

The Screen Actors Guild Awards, as part of its commitment to sustainable practices, has announced an environmental partnership with American Forests to plant a tree for every attendee at the 22nd Annual SAG Awards at the headwaters of the Los Angeles River that will enhance the LARiverWorks restoration project. More →

The Elders Welcome Lifting Of Sanctions Against Iran Jan 21, 2016

The Elders welcome the lifting of sanctions against Iran as another important step in the process of normalising relations. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Honored At World Economic Forum Jan 20, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio was honored at the Crystal Awards as part of the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, and used the opportunity to tell the gathered world and business leaders that future generations will blame them for climate change. More →

Glenn Frey's Charity Legacy Jan 19, 2016

Glenn Frey – founding member of the Eagles – will be sorely missed in the worlds of music and philanthropy. More →

The Elders Welcome UN High-Level Panel Report On Humanitarian Funding Jan 19, 2016

The Elders welcome the new report on humanitarian funding by the UN High-Level Panel, chaired by Kristalina Georgieva and HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah, as a timely and acute analysis of the global challenges in delivering aid to those in need. More →

Jo Brand To Take A Hell Of A Walk For Sport Relief Jan 19, 2016

Comedienne Jo Brand will be ‘doing herself proud’ during Sport Relief by taking on the BT Sport Relief Challenge: Jo Brand’s Hell of a Walk, a brutal ordeal which will see the 58-year-old attempt to walk an incredible 150 miles in just seven days. More →

Richard Branson Bites His Nails To Help Rhinos Jan 18, 2016

With rampant poaching threatening the survival of Africa’s rhinos, WildAid has assembled an all-star team of Chinese celebrities and global wildlife ambassadors led by Sir Richard Branson to speak out against the sale of rhino horn — by chewing on their own fingernails. More →

Bill Clinton Presents Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Jan 18, 2016

On Sunday, January 24, and Monday, January 25, President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the Clinton Health Matters Initiative’s (CHMI) Fifth Annual Activation Summit, a yearly convening of the country’s foremost health experts and implementers. More →

Idris Elba To Join Star-Studded Sport Relief TV Special Jan 15, 2016

Sport Relief can today announce exciting new details about this year’s campaign, including Idris Elba donning his infamous Luther coat to uncover a serious case of hilarity in an unmissable sketch. More →

Bill Clinton Marks Sixth Anniversary Of Earthquake In Haiti Jan 13, 2016

Bill Clinton released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010: More →

Kofi Annan's Message For The New Year Jan 11, 2016

Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders, has written about his hopes for 2016. More →

Best Fiends Announces World’s Largest Mobile Charity Race Dec 21, 2015

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Seriously, a leading mobile-first entertainment company, and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have announced the world’s biggest mobile charity game race with Seriously’s hit game, Best Fiends. More →

The Elders Welcome COP21 Climate Agreement Dec 16, 2015

The Elders have welcomed the COP21 Climate Deal, and Elders member Mary Robinson has reacted to the agreement with this statement: More →

UN Foundation Comments On COP21 Climate Agreement Dec 14, 2015

At the COP21 United Nations conference in Paris over the weekend, officials from nearly 200 countries reached a new agreement to address the threat of global climate change. More →

Bertrand Piccard Named UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador Dec 14, 2015

The first man to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the world and the visionary behind the only airplane capable of flying day and night without a drop of fuel, Switzerland’s Bertrand Piccard was designated last week the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador. More →