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Carla Bruni Vows To Help Battle AIDS Dec 1, 2008

France’s First Lady, model-turned-pop star Carla Bruni, will use her celebrity profile to rally support in the fight against the deadly AIDS virus. More →

Aid For The World Presents An Evening With Colin Powell Nov 28, 2008

Aid for the World, the global humanitarian organization that uses everyday resources to meet the most basic needs of people worldwide, will be hosting its first annual gala benefit “Leader In Action” featuring keynote speaker General Colin Powell – who will speak on " Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust and Values" – and honoring His Excellency President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi. More →

Ewan McGregor Auctions Motorcycle For UNICEF Nov 27, 2008

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is set to auction one of his favorite motorcycles for UNICEF. More →

Band Aid Founder Awarded Honorary Degree Nov 27, 2008

Midge Ure – the musician who helped Bob Geldof organize Band Aid and co-wrote Do They Know It’s Christmas? – has received an honorary doctorate for his humanitarian work. More →

Bono's RED(Wire) To Launch Next Week Nov 26, 2008

A new digital music service offered by Bono's (RED) campaign is set to launch on Monday, December 1 – the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Russia For UNICEF Nov 26, 2008

Actor and heartthrob Orlando Bloom made a surprise trip to Russia recently, to visit the Krasnoselsky social shelter in Moscow on behalf of UNICEF. More →

Paul McCartney's Guitar Auctioned For ActionAid Nov 26, 2008

A handmade guitar owned by Sir Paul McCartney was due to go under the hammer for charity in London last night, November 25. More →

Mischa Barton Knits Hat For Ethiopian Child Nov 21, 2008

Actress Mischa Barton has launched her new official website by posting a photo of a hat she knitted for a child as part of her work with Save the Children. More →

The Band From TV To Light Up Christmas Tree Nov 20, 2008

The Band From TV will be appearing at the annual “Hollywood Christmas Tree Lighting at The Grove,” on Sunday, November 23. More →

Rihanna To Light Up New York For UNICEF Nov 19, 2008

Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini will light the UNICEF Snowflake at the Grand Army Plaza in New York City today, November 19. More →

Soccer Stars Take A Kick Against Poverty Nov 19, 2008

Close to 30,000 soccer fans attended Monday’s fifth edition of the ‘Match Against Poverty’ hosted by soccer stars Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo. More →

M.I.A. Builds School In Liberia Nov 18, 2008

Rapper M.I.A. is currently looking for support to help build a school in Liberia. More →

Neil Finn's New Album Gets Crowded For Oxfam Nov 17, 2008

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn has invited a host of well known musicians to join him in recording a new album for charity. More →

British Stars To Climb Kilimanjaro For Comic Relief Nov 17, 2008

Ronan Keating, Gary Barlow and Cheryl Cole are to join a host of other British celebrities to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief next year. More →

Rev Run Wants Your Shoe Designs Nov 17, 2008

Run DMC co-founder Joseph Simmons – AKA Rev Run – recently hosted a charity event in New York for Soles4Souls. More →

Nicole And Joel To Light Up Beverly Hills For UNICEF Nov 14, 2008

Celebrity couple Nicole Richie and Joel Madden will host UNICEF's 2008 Beverly Hills Snowflake Lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 22, in Los Angeles. More →

Madonna Films Video Plea For Malawi Nov 14, 2008

Pop star Madonna has recorded a short video message about the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls and posted it on her website. More →

American Idol Gives Back $67 Million Nov 13, 2008

David Beckham, Bono, Annie Lennox and Carrie Underwood have all accepted cheques from April’s Idol Gives Back event on behalf of the charities they support. More →

Fergie Designs Star For Charity Auction Nov 13, 2008

Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was in New York yesterday to unveil the new Swarovski star for the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, and now you can bid on a special Swarovski star designed by the songstress in a new charity auction. More →

Green Day Singer Shows His Soul Nov 12, 2008

Green Day singer Billy Joe Armstrong has had his own official shoe released by Converse sneakers, with some of the profits to go to charity. More →

Joel Madden Visits Africa For UNICEF Nov 11, 2008

Rocker Joel Madden has just returned from a weeklong visit to the war-torn Central African Republic (CAR) observing UNICEF programs and visiting vulnerable children. More →

A World Record Stood Up And Took Action Nov 10, 2008

The record for the biggest mass mobilization on a single issue was broken last month when over 116 million people participated in the Stand Up and Take Action Campaign to end world poverty. More →

Christopher Lee Talks About 'Child Survival' Nov 7, 2008

Audiences around the world know him as Dracula, the wizard Saruman from The Lord of the Rings, and Count Dooku from Star Wars, episodes II and III, but Christopher Lee is also a leading supporter of UNICEF, particularly the charity’s Child Survival Campaign. More →

Flockhart, Ford to Attend Peace Over Violence Benefit Nov 4, 2008

Calista Flockhart is set to host the 37th Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner benefitting Peace Over Violence this Friday night, November 7th. More →

Hanson Still Walking, A Mile At A Time Nov 3, 2008

Walk is not only the name of Hanson's latest (downloadable-only) album, it’s the name of their tour and what they’re doing. More →

Starbucks Teams With Bono For AIDS Oct 31, 2008

Starbucks is to join U2 singer Bono's PRODUCT RED charity label to raise money for the global fight against AIDS over the Christmas season. More →

Whatever It Takes For Christmas Oct 31, 2008

Whatever It Takes – the charity that offers artworks and clothing designed by celebrities – have some great gift ideas for the coming holiday season. More →

Hilary Duff Counts Her Blessings In A Backpack Oct 29, 2008

Hilary Duff has been busy in the last two weeks visiting schools to raise awareness of the Blessings in a Backpack initiative. More →

Sir Bob Geldof Honored For Music And Humanitarian Work Oct 28, 2008

Sir Bob Geldof has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution to music and humanitarian causes. More →

Matt Damon Hosts ONE X ONE Gala In San Francisco Oct 27, 2008

Matt Damon, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, Josh Groban, David Arquette, and the African Children's Choir came together in San Francisco on Thursday night for a fundraising extravaganza to benefit ONEXONE. More →