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Red Noses Are A Good Exchange May 16, 2017

On May 5th at Leadercast, the largest leadership event and community in the world, people put on Red Noses and helped launch a new Good Exchange. More →

Fabletics Announces The Demi Lovato For Fabletics Collaboration In Support Of Girl Up May 16, 2017

Fabletics, the innovative activewear brand co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, is excited to announce its first-ever collaboration. With the Fabletics mission to empower women by making a healthy, active lifestyle accessible to everyone – regardless of size, shape, age or ability – the new Demi Lovato for Fabletics limited-edition capsule collection reinforces their shared commitment to inclusion, female empowerment and body positivity. More →

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Match $1 Million in Red Nose Day Donations Made on Facebook May 15, 2017

Comic Relief, the nonprofit behind Red Nose Day, has announced that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match up to $1 million in donations to Red Nose Day’s US campaign through Facebook’s range of charitable giving products. More →

United Way Hosts All-Star Softball Classic to Benefit Homeless Youth May 12, 2017

Batter up! That phrase will be heard a lot on May 13th at Safeco Field as United Way of King County hosts the 5th annual All-Star Softball Classic to raise money for homeless youth. More →

Priyanka Chopra Meets Child Survivors Of Sexual Violence In Zimbabwe May 9, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra has called for increased awareness and support for child victims of sexual violence. More →

Leo Messi Foundation Helps UNICEF Get Syrian Children Back Into The Classroom May 8, 2017

UNICEF has installed 20 new prefabricated classrooms in Tartus, Syria, and rural areas of Damascus, thanks to a generous donation from the Leo Messi Foundation. More →

Johnson & Johnson And United Nations Foundation Launch Fifth Annual Global Moms Relay May 8, 2017

Last week marked the start of the fifth-annual Global Moms Relay, an annual campaign co-created by Johnson & Johnson and the United Nations Foundation to improve the health and wellbeing of families worldwide. More →

Kathy Ireland To Co-Host YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman Awards May 8, 2017

Kathy Ireland is set to co-host the YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman Awards. More →

Will Smith Hosts International Jazz Day 2017 All-Star Global Concert In Cuba May 3, 2017

Following thousands of events taking place in over 190 countries, International Jazz Day 2017 culminated in a phenomenal concert streamed worldwide from Havana’s historic Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso. More →

JAY Z Announces 2017 Budweiser Made In America Festival To Benefit ACLU And United Way May 3, 2017

“Budweiser Made in America,” the JAY Z curated two-day music festival and staple of Labor Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a sixth year. More →

Ishmael Beah Helps Give A Voice To Young People Affected By Conflict In Syria Apr 28, 2017

Ishmael Beah, author, former child soldier and UNICEF Advocate for Children Affected by War, wrapped up a three-day visit to Jordan this week to help amplify the voices of vulnerable young people affected by the conflict in Syria. More →

Charitybuzz Launches Second Annual Golf Auction Apr 24, 2017

Charitybuzz is excited to announce the Second Annual Golf Auction, part of the successful Charitybuzz Curates program, with bidding opportunities to play alongside world renowned golf pros and celebrities, gain access to the most exclusive courses, caddy for the best, and more — all to benefit charity. More →

Wilmer Valderrama To Recognize Team Rubicon On NBC's GIVE Apr 21, 2017

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, will be featured on the April 22nd episode of NBC’s GIVE, which introduces viewers to the world of philanthropy through the stories of small charities making a big impact. More →

The Elders Urge G20 Leaders To Take Bold And Decisive Action On Climate Change Apr 13, 2017

The Elders have called on G20 leaders to take “bold and decisive action” on climate change, specifically regarding climate finance provision and ending fossil fuel subsidies. More →

Star Wars: Force For Change Celebrates 40 Years Of Star Wars With Epic Fundraising Event Apr 12, 2017

Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign to benefit UNICEF and Starlight Children's Foundation. More →

Zoe Saldana And Rachel Zoe To Take Part In Fifth Annual Moms +SocialGood Apr 10, 2017

In celebration of Mother’s Day, hundreds of advocates, experts and every day moms and dads will gather on May 4 in New York City to share ideas, exchange best practices and inspire action for a healthy planet and happy families. More →

Selena Gomez To Host WE Day California 2017 Apr 7, 2017

WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day California on April 27, 2017 at The “Fabulous” Forum. More →

Clinton Foundation To Host Sixth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Apr 7, 2017

On Sunday, April 9, and Monday, April 10, President Bill Clinton will host the Clinton Foundation's sixth annual Health Matters Activation Summit, a yearly convening to identify strategies for systemic health improvement and ways to implement those strategies. More →

Moral Outrage, Political Failure: The Elders Deplore New Famines Apr 6, 2017

The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they said today. More →

Barrett-Jackson to Auction President Bush 43’s Ride, Other Unique Vehicles for Charity Apr 5, 2017

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will continue its long-standing tradition of bringing the “who’s who” of buyers together with a diverse collection of custom and rare collector vehicles during its 15th Annual Palm Beach Auction, April 6-8, 2017, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. More →

Members Of Congress Receive Champions For Children Award Apr 4, 2017

Save the Children Board Chair Dr. Jill Biden was the Invest In Kids Advocacy Summit’s keynote speaker last week. More →

Shakira Announces Plans To Build Seventh School In Colombia Mar 30, 2017

Multi-platinum global artist and advocate Shakira, Jordi Cardoner – Vice President of FC Barcelona and its Foundation, and Xavier Bertolin, Educational Director of the “La Caixa” Banking Foundation announced today a project to build the Foundation Pies Descalzos's seventh school in Colombia, as part of a joint partnership with the “la Caixa” Banking Foundation and the FC Barcelona Foundation, who have had a partnership in place for the past eight years to promote innovative education based on personal values and competencies. More →

Red Nose Day - £73,026,234 Raised So Far Mar 29, 2017

The current Red Nose Day 2017 total stands at a jaw-dropping £73,026,234 and Comic Relief couldn’t have done it without the great British public coming together and showing, once again, their incredible generosity over the past few weeks. More →

Comic Relief And BT Sport Create First Ever Virtual Reality Comedy Sketch Mar 22, 2017

Comic Relief and BT Sport have teamed up to create the world’s first ever virtual reality 360 degree comedy sketch. More →

Jennifer Garner Testifies In Support Of Early Childhood Education Mar 21, 2017

Save the Children Trustee Jennifer Garner testified last week before the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee during their hearing titled “Investing in the Future – Early Childhood Education Programs at the Department of Health and Human Services.” Below is her testimony. More →

Martin Bell Visits Refugee Children In Lebanon Mar 21, 2017

Martin Bell, veteran BBC reporter and UNICEF UK ambassador, visited Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley where he witnessed first-hand the situation for Syrian children trying to rebuild their lives. More →

Stars Team Up With Smurfs To Celebrate International Day Of Happiness Mar 20, 2017

Demi Lovato, Joe Manganiello and Mandy Patinkin threw their talent behind a United Nations effort to end extreme poverty, address inequality and protect the planet against climate change through the Sustainable Development Goals during the weekend. More →

The Elders Welcome UN Secretary-General’s Commitment To Fight Sexual Exploitation Mar 17, 2017

The Elders welcomed the commitment from the new Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres to personally lead efforts to eradicate sexual abuse and exploitation by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff. More →

Sachin Tendulkar Named UNICEF And Cricket For Good Ambassador Mar 17, 2017

On International Women’s Day, The International Cricket Council (ICC) reaffirmed its commitment to the Spirit of Cricket in bringing about a positive social change through the sport, by appointing Sachin Tendulkar as the UNICEF Cricket For Good ambassador for the Women’s World Cup 2017, to be hosted in the UK in June and July. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Haircut Advice From Syrian Refugee Teen Mar 16, 2017

Save the Children global artist ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his sweet soccer skills and his ever-changing haircuts. Now, he is getting hairstyle advice from Omar, a Syrian refugee teen in barber training at Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. More →