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Annie Lennox Supports #PeoplePowerGreece Solar Energy Campaign Sep 16, 2015

Annie Lennox is supporting a campaign to create more solar energy in Greece. More →

Alexander Skarsgard, Jack McBrayer and Andy Bichlbaum Sail to Arctic with Greenpeace and Funny or Die Sep 15, 2015

True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard, 30 Rock‘s Jack McBrayer, and Andy Bichlbaum from activist duo The Yes Men are currently sailing on a Greenpeace ship with a team from Funny or Die to make the first comedy series in the world that’s shot on location in the Arctic Ocean. More →

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Announces 2015 Leaders Summit Program Sep 15, 2015

At its upcoming 2015 Leaders Summit, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will celebrate its 10-year anniversary and recognize schools, industry leaders, corporate partners and out-of-school time programs that continue to make strides for childhood health. More →

Celebrity Support For Climate Justice Sep 15, 2015

Possibly the largest climate march in history, which was supported by Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Alexander Skarsgård and other celebrities, took place on September 21st last year, when over 400,000 people marched in New York City in the lead up to the UN Climate Summit that was about to take place there. More →

A Stronger UN: The Elders Hold High-Level Talks In Liechtenstein Sep 8, 2015

The Elders met in Liechtenstein on 5-6 September at the invitation of Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick to discuss proposals on strengthening the United Nations in its 70th anniversary year to ensure it remains “fit for purpose”. More →

Charlize Theron And Sienna Miller Join 2015 Social Good Summit Sep 8, 2015

Charlize Theron and Sienna Miller have been added to the lineup of speakers for the 2015 Social Good Summit. More →

The Elders Urge World Leaders To Take Action On Climate Sep 7, 2015

The Elders are urging world leaders to take bold and decisive action on climate in 2015. More →

Emma Thompson Joins Protest Against Shell's Arctic Drilling Sep 2, 2015

A colossal polar bear puppet the size of a double decker bus descended on Shell’s South Bank headquarters in London today. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Host 11th Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Aug 31, 2015

President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the 11th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting on September 26-29 in New York City. More →

Vietnamese Stars Come Together For Rhinos Aug 24, 2015

A who’s who of Vietnamese celebrities and Vietnam Idol alumni recently appeared on VTV for “The Call of the Wild,” a two-hour special to raise awareness about the fate of Africa’s rhinos, relentlessly targeted by poachers for their horns. More →

Celebrities Support National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Aug 20, 2015

To spread the word about the lack of physical activity across the country and inspire Americans to get moving, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (the Alliance) is launching #Commit2Ten, a social media campaign challenging the nation to add 10 more minutes of physical activity to its daily routine during the month of September. More →

GapKids Collaboration With Ellen DeGeneres Encourages Positive Social Engagement Aug 19, 2015

GapKids has partnered with ED, Ellen DeGeneres' new lifestyle brand to launch GapKids x ED, a limited edition apparel collection and campaign that encourages girls everywhere to be themselves, do what makes them happy and take pride in who they are. More →

Join Jon Bon Jovi In Wishing Bill Clinton A Happy Birthday Aug 14, 2015

Jon Bon Jovi wants you to join him in wishing Bill Clinton a happy birthday. More →

More Artists Added To Farm Aid 30 Aug 14, 2015

Farm Aid today announced that Jamey Johnson, as well as Ian Mellencamp, will join the lineup for its annual concert for a cause, which will take place in Chicago at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sept. 19. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Mauritius Monkey Trade Aug 6, 2015

Internationally renowned primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, has joined animal protection organization Cruelty Free International to speak out against the Mauritius monkey trade. More →

January Jones And Jon Hamm Attend Oceana's SeaChange Summer Party Aug 4, 2015

A number of stars attended the 8th annual SeaChange Summer Party in Dana Point on Saturday evening to support Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization. More →

Chelsea Clinton Concludes Visit To Haiti Jul 31, 2015

Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and President Donna Shalala concluded a trip to visit Foundation efforts that are supporting the development and growth of the Haitian agriculture, health, and business sectors, as well as women’s entrepreneurship. More →

Farm Aid Comes To Chicago In September Jul 29, 2015

Farm Aid today announced that it will host its 30th anniversary music and food festival at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in downtown Chicago on Sept. 19. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Raises $40 Million At Fundraising Gala Jul 23, 2015

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF) held its annual fundraising gala in St. Tropez last night, hosted by Foundation Chairman Leonardo DiCaprio and LDF Global Fundraising Chairman Milutin Gatsby. More →

Jane Goodall Promotes Environment At United Nations Ceremony In Kenya Jul 23, 2015

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, a U.N. Messenger of Peace and Ambassador for the Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP), planted a tree to mark over 50 years of commitment to conservation and the environment in a ceremony on 15 July at the United Nations of Nairobi (UNON) compound in Nairobi, Kenya. More →

Chelsea Clinton To Visit Clinton Foundation Projects In Haiti Jul 22, 2015

On Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and Clinton Foundation President Donna Shalala will lead a group of philanthropists, business leaders, and Clinton Foundation supporters to visit Foundation efforts that are supporting the development and growth of the Haitian agriculture, health, entrepreneurship, and business sectors. More →

Oceana To Host 8th Annual SeaChange Summer Party Jul 22, 2015

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 8th annual SeaChange Summer Party – an invite-only, celebrity red carpet event benefitting our world’s oceans – on August 1. More →

Sting To Bring Symphonicities To Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert Jul 21, 2015

Carnegie Hall has announced that Sting will bring his highly acclaimed Symphonicities to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage for a one-night-only gala benefit concert on Monday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. with Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Rob Mathes. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host 5th Annual GenR Summer Party Jul 20, 2015

The International Rescue Committee's young professional group, GenR, will host their 5th Annual summer party this week. More →

Stars On Display To Save The Arctic Jul 15, 2015

60 high profile celebrities have joined the campaign to Save the Arctic with Greenpeace. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Awards $15 Million To Environmental Projects Jul 15, 2015

In a continued effort to preserve and protect the future of the planet, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has provided $15 million in grants to organizations implementing innovative and impactful environmental projects around the globe. More →

Richard Curtis And Adrian Grenier To Speak At Social Good Summit Jul 2, 2015

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, today announced the initial roster of speakers for its 2015 Summit which will take place September 27 and 28 in New York. More →

Tamsin Greig Interviews An Escapee Of Sex Trafficking Jul 2, 2015

When someone offers you your dream, those oppressed by poverty tend to seize the opportunity. Sex trafficking, however, is one of today’s fastest growing crimes, which affects over a million children. More →

Lupita Nyong'o Becomes Global Ambassador For Elephants Jul 1, 2015

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has returned to her native Kenya and announced that she will advocate globally for elephants with international conservation organization WildAid, as well as promote women’s issues, acting and the arts in Kenya. More →

Cobie Smulders Hosts 1st Annual Nautica Oceana City And Sea Party Jun 30, 2015

Ocean activists and influentials gathered on the rooftop of the Gansevoort Park Avenue on Wednesday, June 24 for the 1st Annual Nautica Oceana City & Sea Party. More →