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America's First National Humane Organization Debuts New Weekly Radio Show Jan 24, 2014

America’s first national humanitarian organization is pleased to present its new weekly radio show, “Be Humane with Dr. Robin Ganzert,” part of the Pet Life Radio Network, the number one pet radio network on the planet. More →

Desmond Tutu Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Syrian Children Jan 22, 2014

Save the Children and other leading humanitarian agencies have published an open letter calling on the parties to the Syrian conflict meeting in Geneva to urgently focus on the plight of children. More →

Little Mix To Release Sport Relief Single Jan 20, 2014

It’s been announced that the UK’s freshest and most exciting girl band of the moment, Little Mix, will be releasing the official Sport Relief single, Word Up. More →

Katy Perry Concert Tickets To Benefit Charity Jan 17, 2014

International superstar, Katy Perry, will kick off the North American leg of her highly anticipated PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR on June 22nd in Raleigh, North Carolina. More →

Hairy Biker And Strictly Contestant Dave Myers Visits Cambodia Jan 17, 2014

Today, one half of the Hairy Bikers Dave Myers helps launch Oxfam's new good enough to eat report, fresh from his trip to Cambodia where he visited the charities projects to help boost food security. More →

Russell Brand Launches New Funding For Drug And Alcohol Treatment Jan 16, 2014

Russell Brand has announced funding to develop abstinence based community support for people leaving drug and alcohol abstinence treatment. More →

Angelica Fuentes Becomes Global Advocate for the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign Jan 16, 2014

Mexican businesswoman Angelica Fuentes has become the newest Global Advocate for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign. More →

Kofi Annan Looks Forward To 2014 With The Elders Jan 13, 2014

Kofi Annan has wished supporters of The Elders all the best for the new year in an email newsletter. More →

United Nations Hosts Project Runway Finale Jan 10, 2014

The United Nations is in fashion this winter. Fashionistas descended on the world body’s iconic New York Headquarters recently for the filming of the season finale of “Project Runway All Stars,” – which aired this week on Lifetime – where three finalists showcase original clothing lines inspired by their family heritages. More →

Michael Douglas To Be Honored At UNICEF Ball Jan 9, 2014

The annual UNICEF Ball will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel next Tuesday, January 14. More →

The Top 25 Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2013 Jan 7, 2014

CharityBuzz has announced their top 25 celebrity charity auctions from 2013. More →

Angelina Jolie's School Changes Lives In Afghanistan Jan 7, 2014

Thanks to their foresighted parents and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, 350 Afghan girls recently accomplished what not every girl in Afghanistan gets to – complete a year of schooling and advance to a new school year in a public graduation ceremony. More →

Placido Domingo Performs For Acapulco Flood Relief Jan 6, 2014

Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies, deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate and founded by entrepreneur Ricardo Salinas, is pleased to announce that Placido Domingo and the Esperanza Azteca National Youth Orchestra and Choir performed a benefit concert on December 28 for more than a thousand people at the Imperial Forum in Acapulco. More →

Cat Deeley Visits Building Young Futures Program In India Dec 17, 2013

Earlier this year, UNICEF UK Ambassador and global TV personality, Cat Deeley, travelled to India to witness how the futures of adolescent girls are being transformed by the Building Young Futures programme. More →

Music Stars To China: Free Jailed Tibetan Singers‏ Dec 16, 2013

Peter Gabriel, Thom Yorke and Ed O’Brien (Radiohead), Serj Tankian (System of a Down) and Tjinder Singh (Cornershop) are the first signatures on a petition launched today by Free Tibet calling on China to release eight singers jailed in Tibet for songs celebrating Tibetan culture and calling for freedom. More →

Donny Osmond Unveils Puppy Love For American Humane Association Dec 13, 2013

American Humane Association, the nation’s first national humane organization, is pleased to announce that legendary singer and entertainer Donny Osmond is partnering with the organization to spread its enduring message of compassion, caring, and hope. More →

Kofi Annan - What Nelson Mandela Taught Us Dec 12, 2013

Kofi Annan and The Elders want you to share your thoughts of Nelson Mandela and are asking what he means to you. More →

Stars Join Ewan McGregor For Syrian Appeal Video Dec 12, 2013

Superstars of Hollywood and the music industry have voiced grave concerns about the plight of Syrian children facing a third bitterly cold winter in refugee camps. More →

Angelina Jolie On The Passing Of The 1000th Day Of The Syrian Conflict Dec 11, 2013

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie has released the following statement on the passing of the 1000th day of the conflict in Syria. More →

Nelson Mandela's Hope Song Raises Money For Charity Dec 10, 2013

“Hope,” a song for which Nelson Mandela personally wrote and recorded lyrics has been released by international pop star Emin. More →

Ted Turner Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela Dec 10, 2013

United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner has spoken about the passing of Nelson Mandela. More →

Peter Gabriel Remembers Nelson Mandela At WITNESS Benefit Dec 9, 2013

Human rights organization WITNESS celebrated its 9th Annual Focus For Change Benefit during the weekend at Roseland Ballroom, raising funds to support its programs to train and equip people worldwide using video to fight for human rights. More →

Richard Branson To Join The Elders In South Africa For Nelson Mandela's State Funeral Dec 9, 2013

A delegation of The Elders is travelling to South Africa this week to honour the memory of their founder Nelson Mandela. More →

The Elders Honor Memory Of Their Founder, Nelson Mandela‏ Dec 7, 2013

The Elders are deeply saddened by the death of their founder, Nelson Mandela. They join millions of people around the world who were inspired by his courage and touched by his compassion. All will mourn his passing. More →

Cheryl Cole To Appear On Coronation Street For Charity Dec 6, 2013

Television’s most famous street will welcome one of Britain’s biggest pop stars for the live ITV Text Santa show on Friday, December 20th. More →

Rachel Bilson And Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett Design Charity T-Shirts Dec 6, 2013

Invisible Children, has teamed up with fashion icon Rachel Bilson and Grammy Award Winner Ben Lovett from Mumford & Sons to create T-Shirts that are a perfect holiday gift that also gives back to a deserving cause. More →

Mia Farrow Speaks About Trip To Central African Republic Dec 5, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow visited the Central African Republic last month to call attention to children’s needs in that conflict-torn country. More →

Join The Cast Of Glee And Help Invisible Children Dec 5, 2013

This year, the cast of the hit show Glee – including Kevin McHale and Harry Shum Jr. – is launching a special charitable campaign with Omaze.com to benefit Invisible Children. More →

Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery Launches Oxfam Syrian Winter Appeal Dec 4, 2013

Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery has helped Oxfam launch a major appeal to help families affected by the Syria Crisis get through the harsh winter months – and beyond. More →

Katy Perry Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Dec 3, 2013

At a special event today at UNICEF Headquarters, global pop superstar Katy Perry was appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador, with a special focus on engaging young people in the agency’s work to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children and adolescents. More →