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Helen Skelton Sets Off To Bike To The Pole For Charity Jan 9, 2012

Fearless British TV presenter, Helen Skelton, officially set off on her epic expedition – Helen’s Polar Challenge for Sport Relief – last week. More →

Robin Wright Raises Awareness About Conflict Minerals Jan 9, 2012

It might be common knowledge that the ongoing conflicts in eastern Congo has dramatic effects on human rights, but actress Robin Wright says even our smart phones and household electronics are contributing to violence against Congolese women, and no one seems to know it. More →

Youssou N'Dour Temporarily Steps Down As UNICEF Ambassador Jan 6, 2012

UNICEF said today that legendary giant of world music Youssou N'Dour had temporarily stepped down from his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the organization because he is currently campaigning for the presidency of Senegal. More →

Selena Gomez Announces Second Annual Charity Concert Jan 6, 2012

Selena Gomez & The Scene are set to perform at her 2nd Annual Charity Concert benefitting UNICEF on Friday, January 20th at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA along with surprise musical guests, according to her official website. More →

Bid On Signed Foo Fighters Swag For Charity Jan 3, 2012

Fans of Dave Grohl and his band, Foo Fighters, currently have the chance to bid on a swag of items signed by the band to benefit charity. More →

TV Presenter To Bike To South Pole For Charity Dec 29, 2011

British TV presenter Helen Skelton is in Antarctica preparing for an usual feat of courage and daring in the name of charity – she hopes to be the first person to bike to the South Pole. More →

NFL Players Help Fight Famine In Africa Dec 28, 2011

Just in time for the holiday season, a time when charitable giving increases, NFL players have joined FWD, a national public awareness campaign designed to inform Americans of the extreme famine, war and drought in the Horn of Africa. More →

Angelina Jolie Donates Soundtrack Proceeds To Charity Dec 26, 2011

Angelina Jolie, Graham King Films and Varese Sarabande Records have announced that a portion of the proceeds from the In the Land of Blood and Honey soundtrack will be donated to SOS Children's Villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. More →

Stephen King Heats Homes This Winter Dec 23, 2011

Author Stephen King announced last month that his Bangor, Maine radio station would try to raise $70,000 in donations from listeners that would go towards paying for heating fuel for low-income residents, and that his Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation would match it. More →

Hugh Jackman Opens ALL BE HAPPY Coffee Shop Dec 23, 2011

The idea for Hugh Jackman's new charity coffee shop, Laughing Man, was sparked by an African coffee farmer who inspired Jackman to promise to “do his bit”. Two years later, after several random pieces fell into place, Jackman is fulfilling that promise. More →

Tennis Star Spreads Holiday Cheer To Kids In Serbia Dec 22, 2011

World number one ranked tennis player and UNICEF National Ambassador to Serbia, Novak Djokovic, is marking the holiday season by lending his voice and financial support for vulnerable children in Serbia – and around the world. More →

Jonah Hill Celebrates Birthday By Fighting Malaria Dec 22, 2011

This week, actor and comedian Jonah Hill is celebrating his birthday by asking his fans and supporters to send life-saving bed nets to refugees in the Horn of Africa through the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets — a global, grassroots campaign to fight malaria in Africa. More →

Giving Back Fund Announces Top 30 Celebrity Charity Donations For 2011 Dec 20, 2011

The Giving Back Fund (GBF), a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic management and consulting to the sports and entertainment industries, released its fifth annual Giving Back 30, a list of the 30 celebrities who made the largest donations to charity in 2011 according to public records. More →

Selena Gomez And Lucy Liu Blog Charity Christmas Gifts Dec 20, 2011

Selena Gomez and Lucy Liu have once again blogged for the US Fund for UNICEF's 12 Days of UNICEF campaign. More →

Lauren Bush Talks Charity Christmas Gifts Dec 16, 2011

Lauren Bush is the latest star to blog for the US Fund for UNICEF's 12 Days of UNICEF Christmas campaign. More →

Lucy Liu Talks Charity Christmas Gifts Dec 15, 2011

Lucy Liu is the latest star to blog for the US Fund for UNICEF's 12 Days of UNICEF Christmas campaign. More →

Graham Nash Records Song In Support Of Bradley Manning Dec 15, 2011

A companion video for “Almost Gone” – a new song by legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash and musician James Raymond (son of David Crosby) – has been released in support of accused U.S. Army whistleblower Bradley Manning. More →

Stars Get Behind The American Red Cross For Christmas Dec 14, 2011

More than a dozen celebrities are urging their fans and the public to donate to the American Red Cross this holiday season and give a gift that will help people when they need it most. More →

MTV Act Fights Hunger With Celebrity Charity Auction Dec 14, 2011

From December 8-18, just in time for the holiday season, you can bid on exclusive items and experiences MTV Act brought together from your favorite MTV artists and show talent for the MTV Fights Hunger Auction. More →

Selena Gomez Talks Charity Christmas Gifts Dec 13, 2011

Selena Gomez has kicked of the US Fund for UNICEF's 12 Days Of UNICEF Christmas campaign with a special blog post. More →

Ronan Keating Attends Celebrity Charity Oxfam Gala In Dubai Dec 13, 2011

United Arab Emerates-based philanthropic organization, Dubai Cares, and global development and aid agency, Oxfam, have announced that the recent charity auction hosted by the Dubai International Film Festival and luxury Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen during the 8th edition of the Festival proved to be an overwhelming success, generating more than US$1 million. More →

ABC News Supports Million Moms Challenge Dec 13, 2011

March Of Dimes is joining ABC News and the United Nations Foundation in the recently launched Million Moms Challenge. More →

Stars Celebrate Queen Noor Of Jordan At UNICEF Ball Dec 12, 2011

The biennial UNICEF Ball, one of Los Angeles’ most notable black-tie benefit galas, took place on Thursday, December 8 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

NFL Stars Film PSAs To Raise Awareness Of African Drought Dec 8, 2011

NFL superstar wide receivers Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald are teaming up once again on a mission to bring attention to the ongoing drought in East Africa. More →

David Beckham Visits Sick Kids In Australia Dec 7, 2011

David Beckham visited sick children at a special hospital in Australia earlier this week. More →

Linkin Park Wants To Bring Solar Light To Haiti Dec 6, 2011

Grammy-winning band Linkin Park have stepped up their support of the United Nations’ 2012 Year of Sustainable Energy by launching a new campaign designed to bring a solar light to Haiti this holiday season. More →

Jason Mraz Launches Charity Foundation Dec 6, 2011

Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate. More →

George Clooney's Signed Jacket Up For Auction To Benefit RFK Center Dec 5, 2011

Celebrities spanning the worlds of politics, sports and entertainment have joined together for The Robert F. Kennedy Center's annual Ripple of Hope Holiday Auction. More →

Rashida Jones: Two Rescue Gifts I'm Giving This Year Dec 5, 2011

Actress and International Rescue Committee voice Rashida Jones wrote recently about her charitable holiday plans. More →

Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice Dec 2, 2011

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences. More →