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Celebrities Join 10 Waves Of One Drop Nov 6, 2017

The One Drop Foundation, Guy Laliberté’s international non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to safe water, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by launching ‘10 Waves of One Drop.’ More →

Equality Now Celebrates 25th Anniversary Make Equality Reality Gala Nov 2, 2017

Equality Now hosted their annual Make Equality Reality Gala this week at Gotham Hall in New York City. More →

Selena Gomez Named 2017 Billboard Woman Of The Year Nov 2, 2017

Billboard, the world’s largest voice in music, announces today it will honor Selena Gomez with its 2017 Woman of the Year award. More →

The Elders Call On Myanmar To Allow Return Of Displaced Rohingya Oct 27, 2017

The Elders today called on Myanmar’s government and military leaders to end all military operations in Rakhine State, and allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh and other countries to return. More →

Nile Rogers To Perform At Stampede Of Sound Oct 26, 2017

African wildlife conservation organizations Tusk USA (tusk.org) and Space for Giants (spaceforgiants.org) have partnered to host music phenomenon Chic featuring Nile Rodgers on November 2nd, 2017 at the Brooklyn Bowl. More →

Ryan Tedder Honored at 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala - Presented by Johnson & Johnson Oct 26, 2017

Last week, Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, honored Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

The Elders Applaud Palestinian Reconciliation; Renew Call For End To Blockade Of Gaza Oct 18, 2017

The Elders warmly welcomed the reconciliation agreement reached by Fatah and Hamas in Cairo last Thursday. More →

The Elders Deplore US Decertification Of Iran Nuclear Deal As Threat To Peace Oct 17, 2017

The Elders have deplored in the strongest terms the decision of US President Donald Trump to decertify the Iran nuclear deal as a threat to global peace and stability. More →

HSUS To Honor Rob Thomas At 2017 To The Rescue! New York Gala Oct 17, 2017

The Humane Society of the United States will honor Sidewalk Angels Foundation, founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Rob Thomas and his philanthropist wife Marisol Thomas and luxury beauty brand Moroccanoil at its 2017 To the Rescue! New York gala. More →

The Elders Express Dismay At United States And Israel Withdrawal From UNESCO Oct 16, 2017

The Elders have expressed dismay over the announcements by the United States and Israel that they intend to withdraw from membership of UNESCO, the UN’s education, social and cultural organisation. More →

Donate To Fight AIDS And You Could Share A Memorable Moment Backstage With Ed Sheeran Oct 13, 2017

Ahead of World AIDS Day, (RED) and the online fundraising platform Omaze have announced that they will be offering fans the chance to win a love song serenade by the Grammy Award-winning artist Ed Sheeran. More →

Beyonce Lends Song To New Global Goals Campaign Film Oct 11, 2017

Beyoncé is lending her song ‘Freedom’ to a Global Goals campaign film demanding #FreedomForGirls on International Day Of The Girl. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Lionel Richie With Recording Artists Inspiration Award Oct 11, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has announced Lionel Richie will be the first recipient of its inaugural Recording Artists Inspiration Award. More →

The Elders Call For Dialogue And Restraint Over Catalonia Crisis Oct 9, 2017

The Elders today expressed their deep concern at the recent violent confrontation in Catalonia and urged both sides to pursue a peaceful resolution through dialogue. More →

Viola Davis Continues To Front Hungry For More Campaign Oct 6, 2017

Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have come together again to continue the Hunger Is “Hungry for More” campaign, which is designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in America. More →

Enrique Iglesias Partners With Save The Children And Omaze For Hurricane Relief Oct 5, 2017

Following the devastation of hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, Miami-native Enrique Iglesias is partnering with Save the Children and online fundraising platform Omaze, to raise funds for those affected. More →

Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF Celebrates The Power Of Kids Helping Kids Oct 5, 2017

This October, UNICEF USA is calling on children, families and schools to join in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, a month-long celebration of the power of Kids Helping Kids. More →

Paddington Bear Joins UNICEF Sep 27, 2017

Vivendi, the global content, media and communications group, owner of the Paddington brand, has announced a long-term partnership with UNICEF, the world’s largest children’s organisation. More →

Demi Lovato Joins Forces With Save The Children To Bring HEART Program To Iraq Sep 26, 2017

At the 2017 Global Citizen Festival in NYC, multi-platinum recording artist and mental health advocate Demi Lovato announced her partnership with international advocacy organization Global Citizen as an Ambassador, championing mental health with a special focus on vulnerable communities. More →

Nicolas Cage Visits U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Sep 25, 2017

Nicolas Cage was in Mobile last week, and in between filming his new movie “Between Worlds” he found time to visit the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center. More →

World of Children Awards 2017 Announces Honorees Sep 22, 2017

World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, announced today its 2017 Honorees – an extraordinary group of real-life heroes who have dramatically improved the lives of children around the world. More →

The Elders Urge Strong Multilateral Response To DPRK Nuclear Tensions Sep 22, 2017

The Elders today urged the leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to address nuclear tensions in a calm, sober and respectful way, to avoid further escalation and potentially devastating military conflict. More →

Salma Hayek Launches CrowdRise Campaign To Help Victims Of Mexican Earthquake Sep 21, 2017

Actress, producer, and humanitarian Salma Hayek has launched a fundraiser on CrowdRise, part of GoFundMe, to help her native country Mexico after the devastating earthquakes. More →

Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief Raises More Than $55 Million Sep 21, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced that more than $55,000,000 was raised from the one-hour telethon special, which aired on Tuesday, September 12. The much needed funds will go to aid people affected by both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

Julia Roberts To Be Honored At amfAR Gala Los Angeles Sep 21, 2017

On Friday, October 13, 2017, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will pay tribute to Julia Roberts at its eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

Jennifer Garner And Once Upon A Farm On A Mission To Create Healthier Children And Planet Sep 20, 2017

Today, co-founders Jennifer Garner, John Foraker, Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz announce the expansion of Once Upon a Farm, an organic family food company that currently offers a line of cold-pressed organic baby foods and applesauces. More →

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder To Be Honored At Save The Children Illumination Gala Sep 19, 2017

Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, has announced that the 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala will honor Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

New Rankin Film Puts Spotlight On Refugee And Migrant Children Sep 15, 2017

Renowned photographer and director Rankin has joined forces with UNICEF to create a 60-second film highlighting the plight of children uprooted by war, poverty and disaster, especially those separated from their families as they become refugees. More →

Priyanka Chopra Meets With Syrian Children And Youth In Jordan Sep 14, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week where she met with Syrian children, young people and their families whose lives have been greatly affected by the conflict. More →

Social Good Summit Kicks Off UN General Assembly Sep 14, 2017

The Social Good Summit, a unique gathering of world leaders, global activists and influencers in the arts, technology and entertainment, will once again kick off the United Nations General Assembly with a symposium of globally-recognized speakers discussing innovations in media and technology to make the world a better place by 2030. More →