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Freida Pinto Joins Richard Curtis' Project Everyone Campaign Jun 26, 2015

In September 2015, at the United Nations, New York, 193 world leaders will adopt a series of ambitious goals to end extreme poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change for everyone by 2030. More →

Serinda Swan Asks Fans To Join The Million Nets Pledge Jun 22, 2015

Serinda Swan, actress of USA’s hit summer show, Graceland, is calling for fans and global health advocates to support the millions of women and children living as refugees around the world. More →

Pope Francis Releases Papal Encyclical On Climate Change Jun 19, 2015

Yesterday saw the release of Pope Francis’ Papal Encyclical, in which the leader of the Catholic Church deplored climate change as one of the principal challenges facing humanity and called for a ‘new dialogue’ about shaping the future of our planet. More →

Bill Clinton Helps Celebrate Groundbreaking Women From Around The World Jun 18, 2015

President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, and 2,000 honored guests gathered at the 14th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards this week. More →

Jane Fonda And Rachel McAdams Protest With Greenpeace Canada Jun 16, 2015

Jane Fonda and Rachel McAdams were in Vancouver over the weekend to take part in Greenpeace Canada’s Toast the Coast event at Jericho Beach on Saturday, June 13th. More →

Bill Clinton To Match Every Dollar Donated To Clinton Foundation This Week Jun 16, 2015

Until midnight on June 17, Bill Clinton will match every dollar donated to the Clinton Foundation. More →

79 New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting Jun 12, 2015

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

Jack Johnson Named UN Environment Programme Ambassador Jun 9, 2015

Singer/songwriter/environmentalist Jack Johnson has been appointed United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador during a ceremony on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. More →

Lang Lang Says No To Ivory In China Jun 2, 2015

Lang Lang, one of the world’s most famous classical pianists performing today, has stepped up to fight the global ivory trade in a stirring new public service announcement (PSA) to be distributed throughout his native China, the world’s largest market for ivory. More →

Bill Clinton Reflects On Visit To Africa Jun 2, 2015

Bill Clinton has written about his recent trip to Africa with Chelsea Clinton in an email to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Supports World Environment Day Jun 1, 2015

Leonardo DiCaprio is supporting World Environment Day on June 5 with the United Nations Environment Programme. More →

Cinema Against AIDS Raises Over $30 Million May 25, 2015

The 22nd annual Cinema Against AIDS gala raised more than $30 million last week in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and its pursuit of a cure for HIV/AIDS. More →

Jenna Ushkowitz Hosts Nautica Oceana Beach House Celebrity Event May 11, 2015

Celebrity ocean activists gathered at the Marion Davies Guest House on Friday May 8th at the 3rd Annual Nautica Oceana Beach House. More →

Jimmy Carter: The Situation In Gaza Is Intolerable May 11, 2015

Jimmy Carter has just returned from Jerusalem, where he joined Gro Harlem Brundtland for their fourth mission with The Elders. More →

Mary Lambert Joins SAMHSA's National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day May 8, 2015

Singer/songwriter Mary Lambert joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in commemorating the 10th anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. More →

Helen Hunt Joins Surfrider Foundation For Clean Water May 5, 2015

The Surfrider Foundation, the largest non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, unveils a new public service announcement today with Academy Award winning actress, screenwriter and director, Helen Hunt. More →

More Stars Join Moms +SocialGood Event Apr 30, 2015

Moms +SocialGood , an event dedicated to the power of moms and families to create a better future for their communities, today announced new attendees for its one-day event on May 1 at the New York Times Center in Manhattan. More →

Oceana To Host Third Annual Nautica Beach House Event Apr 29, 2015

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 3rd Annual Nautica Oceana Beach House event leading up to World Oceans Day with leading global lifestyle brand and proud corporate sponsor, Nautica, and LA Confidential Magazine. More →

Alfre Woodard And Kelly Rutherford Attend Global Beat Celebration Apr 27, 2015

Ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Devex, Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations Foundation, with support from Western Union, hosted the third annual Global Beat celebration. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $42 Million What Works Cities Initiative Apr 24, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the launch of the What Works Cities initiative, a $42 million program to help 100 mid-sized cities better use data and evidence. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Visit Clinton Foundation Projects In Africa Apr 22, 2015

From Tuesday, April 28 through Thursday, May 7, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will visit the sites of several Clinton Foundation projects and CGI Commitments to Action that are improving the lives of thousands of people across Africa, concluding with the Clinton Global Initiative Middle East & Africa Meeting (CGI MEA) in Morocco. More →

Global Citizen Launches Unlock Your Power Campaign Apr 20, 2015

Global Citizen has announced the launch of “Unlock Your Power,” a new campaign to create the largest, most effective platform in the world for people to share, communicate and take action on issues affecting the world’s poorest. More →

Jennifer Garner Joins Moms + SocialGood Event Apr 16, 2015

Moms + SocialGood, an event dedicated to the power of moms and families to create a better future for their communities, today announced actress and Save the Children Ambassador Jennifer Garner; journalist and anchor of ABC World News Tonight, David Muir; world-renowned photographer and Shot@Life Global Advocate, Anne Geddes; and 55 fifth graders from the renowned PS22 Chorus will join the one-day event. More →

World Leaders and Celebrities to Address Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Apr 15, 2015

The Global Poverty Project and Earth Day Network have announced the list of speakers for Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day. More →

Your Guide To Earth Day Campaigns And Events Apr 15, 2015

April 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. More than 1 billion people in 192 countries will take actions on Earth Day events this year, making it the largest environmental civic action in the world. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Attend CGI Middle East And Africa Meeting Apr 14, 2015

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) today announced details for the CGI Middle East & Africa Meeting, an event to be held May 5 – 7, 2015, in Marrakech, Morocco. More →

Maggie Q And Dylan McDermott Attend Stop Using Rhino Horn Event In Vietnam Apr 13, 2015

On Friday, WildAid's Vietnam team welcomed Vietnamese-American actor Maggie Q, star of the hit CBS series “Stalker,” and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy Claire A. Pierangelo to a launch event in Hanoi for the second year of Stop Using Rhino Horn, which now boasts over 40 Vietnamese celebrities spreading this important message. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies To Invest $30 Million In Arts And Cultural Organizations Apr 8, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies this week announced the nationwide expansion of the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program, formerly known as the Arts Advancement Initiative. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $100 Million Data for Health Program in Developing Countries Apr 7, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the Australian government, is launching Data for Health, a $100 million initiative that will enable 20 low- and middle-income countries to vastly improve public health data collection. More →

Oceana Celebrates Wyss Foundation's Investment to Restore Ocean Health and Productivity Apr 6, 2015

Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to protecting the world’s oceans, celebrated the recent commitment by the Wyss Foundation to help rebuild fisheries at its annual New York City Gala last week. More →