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Tyler Perry To Receive Fifth Annual People's Choice Award For Favorite Humanitarian Jan 18, 2017

The People’s Choice Awards announced today that Tyler Perry will receive the fifth annual People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian, presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, during the live awards show from the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. More →

The Elders Welcome Paris Mideast Peace Conference Jan 18, 2017

The Elders welcomed the latest international conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict held in Paris on 15 January 2017 at the initiative of the French Government, and commended their leadership in pushing for a viable two-state solution. More →

Forest Whitaker Honored For Work In Peacebuilding, Conflict-Resolution Jan 17, 2017

Actor and United Nations agency special envoy Forest Whitaker has been celebrated as a leader in peacebuilding and conflict-resolution, empowering young people in communities touched by violence and poverty. More →

Forest Whitaker To Receive 2017 Crystal Award In Davos Jan 16, 2017

Forest Whitaker, UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, will be awarded with the 2017 Crystal Award at the opening of the 47th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 16 January 2017. More →

Soccer Aid 2016 Raised Record Amount For UNICEF Jan 9, 2017

UNICEF UK has announced that Soccer Aid 2016, broadcast exclusively on ITV, has raised a record-breaking £6.6 million for its life-saving work for children. More →

Alicia Keys Envisions An End To AIDS In Empowering Africa Campaign Jan 9, 2017

Africa contains 16% of the world’s population, and has over 30% of the world’s remaining natural resources, yet it is also the poorest and most underdeveloped continent. More →

Proceeds From Updated Edition Of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them To Go To Charity Jan 6, 2017

Scholastic Corporation, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will publish an updated edition of the bestselling and collectible companion book to the Harry Potter books, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, with a new foreword by JK Rowling, writing as Newt Scamander, and a new cover by Headcase Design on March 14, 2017. More →

Djimon Hounsou Visits Nigeria With Oxfam Dec 23, 2016

Earlier this month, Academy Award-nominated actor and Oxfam Global Ambassador, Djimon Hounsou, visited Nigeria to meet families living in desperate conditions as they face violence from Boko Haram and many other challenges. More →

Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner to Bring Help and Hope to Families at Risk Dec 22, 2016

The American Red Cross has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help communities across the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small. More →

Comic Relief Pledges £250,000 in Response To Yemen Crisis Dec 22, 2016

Comic Relief has announced that it will give £250,000 to support organisations working to help starving people in war-torn Yemen, including children at severe risk of malnutrition. More →

USC Shoah Foundation's 2017 IWitness Video Challenge Offers Scholarships And Prizes Dec 20, 2016

Middle and high school students have the chance to win scholarships of up to $5,000 – and additional money for their educators and schools – by entering the fourth annual IWitness Video Challenge hosted by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education. More →

Partnership With Native Americans Receives $25,000 Grant From Newman's Own Foundation Dec 15, 2016

Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA), a nonprofit organization committed to championing hope for a brighter future for Native Americans, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Newman's Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. More →

Stars Attend UNICEF's 70th Anniversary Event Dec 14, 2016

Ishmael Beah, David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, Millie Bobby Brown, Jackie Chan, Priyanka Chopra, Angelique Kidjo and Femi Kuti attend UNICEF's 70th anniversary event and call for a fair chance for every child. More →

Steven Spielberg Honors George Lucas And Mellody Hobson With 2016 Ambassador For Humanity Award Dec 12, 2016

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, presented Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Institute’s 2016 Ambassador for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala last week. More →

Nia Long Named Nothing But Nets Champion To Fight Malaria Dec 12, 2016

The United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced actress Nia Long and San Antonio Spur’s assistant coach Ime Udoka as new champions in the fight against malaria. More →

Stars Help Celebrate 50 Years Of United Nations Development Programme Dec 8, 2016

The United Nations Development Programme celebrated 50 years at the frontline of development and its leading role in realising the Global Goals by 2030 this week with a star-studded gala featuring a musical performance from Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir. More →

Oxfam Joins With Stars To Launch I Hear You Project In Support Of Refugees Dec 7, 2016

This week, Oxfam launches “I Hear You”, a project designed to amplify the personal stories of the world’s most vulnerable refugees with some of Hollywood’s leading voices. More →

Stars Attend Make Equality Reality Gala Dec 7, 2016

Equality Now, an international human rights organization dedicated to women’s and girls’ rights, honored four powerhouses for change at the third “Make Equality Reality” fundraising gala. More →

David Beckham: Violence Can Mark Children Forever Dec 6, 2016

A powerful new film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham was released yesterday to illustrate the brutal reality that physical and psychological abuse can mark children forever. More →

Hillary Clinton And Katy Perry Attend Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 5, 2016

On November 29, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted its 12th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world and highlighting the organization’s 70th anniversary. More →

Tom Hiddleston Returns To South Sudan As Conflict Enters Fourth Year Dec 1, 2016

UNICEF Ambassador Tom Hiddleston travelled to South Sudan last week to see how the brutal civil war continues to destroy the lives of vast numbers of children across the country. More →

Meghan Markle Connects Water's Dots From Natural Resource To Life Source Dec 1, 2016

Actress Meghan Markle says her passion for helping the poor began in childhood and was nurtured by both of her parents. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

eBay Gifts That Give Back Nov 30, 2016

New data released this week reveals nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) are more excited to give someone a gift if it benefits a charity. More →

Celebrities Join Star Wars Rogue One To Be A #ForceForChange Nov 24, 2016

As fans count down to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney, Target and Star Wars: Force for Change are launching a new fashion-meets-fundraising initiative inspired by the themes of rebellion from the new movie. More →

United Nations Development Programme To Host 2016 Global Goals Gala Nov 23, 2016

The United Nations Development Programme is hosting their Inaugural Global Goals Gala in NYC on Monday, December 5. More →

FC Barcelona And UNICEF Mark 10-year Partnership At Post-Match Event Nov 23, 2016

FC Barcelona and UNICEF this week celebrated their 10-year partnership at FC Barcelona’s match against Malaga, and during a post-match event held at the club’s Camp Nou stadium. More →

Nicole Kidman Co-Hosts Star-Studded Gala For UN Trust Fund To End Violence Against Women Nov 22, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of vital work to end violence against women and girls, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) hosted its fund-raising gala last week, showcasing a range of innovative interventions that are working to end the pandemic globally. More →

Join USC Shoah Foundation In Fighting Intolerance And Hatred At Annual Fundraising Gala Nov 18, 2016

USC Shoah Foundation is offering one member of the public and a guest the chance to attend its Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in December. More →

Authors Launch Tiny Stories For UNICEF Nov 16, 2016

Over 200 prominent writers – including Chimamanda Adichie, Paulo Coelho, Christina Lamb and Nuruddin Farah – have joined a global literary campaign this week, penning ‘tiny stories’ of around seven lines each to highlight Universal Children’s Day and the injustice so many of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged children still face. T More →