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Meghan Markle Connects Water's Dots From Natural Resource To Life Source Dec 1, 2016

Actress Meghan Markle says her passion for helping the poor began in childhood and was nurtured by both of her parents. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

eBay Gifts That Give Back Nov 30, 2016

New data released this week reveals nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) are more excited to give someone a gift if it benefits a charity. More →

Arsenal: Silly Just Got Serious Nov 30, 2016

In Arsenal's latest press conference, Arsène Wenger has responded to criticism that he is not taking the season seriously. More →

Bono And Celebrity Friends Launch (SHOPATHON)RED Nov 24, 2016

Ahead of World AIDS Day, December 1, the second annual (SHOPATHON)RED launches this week, jam-packed with winnable celebrity experiences and hundreds of products that fight AIDS with (RED). More →

James Corden And Sheryl Crow Join The Ad Council's 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Nov 24, 2016

Last week the Ad Council, the largest U.S. producer of public service advertisements (PSAs), held its 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner honoring Shantanu Narayen, President & CEO of Adobe. More →

Celebrities Join Star Wars Rogue One To Be A #ForceForChange Nov 24, 2016

As fans count down to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney, Target and Star Wars: Force for Change are launching a new fashion-meets-fundraising initiative inspired by the themes of rebellion from the new movie. More →

United Nations Development Programme To Host 2016 Global Goals Gala Nov 23, 2016

The United Nations Development Programme is hosting their Inaugural Global Goals Gala in NYC on Monday, December 5. More →

FC Barcelona And UNICEF Mark 10-year Partnership At Post-Match Event Nov 23, 2016

FC Barcelona and UNICEF this week celebrated their 10-year partnership at FC Barcelona’s match against Malaga, and during a post-match event held at the club’s Camp Nou stadium. More →

The Killers Release Charity Album For Christmas Nov 23, 2016

For the last 10 years, The Killers have ushered in the holiday season with a much-anticipated Christmas single via Island Records, with proceeds going to support (RED)'s fight against AIDS. More →

Authors Launch Tiny Stories For UNICEF Nov 16, 2016

Over 200 prominent writers – including Chimamanda Adichie, Paulo Coelho, Christina Lamb and Nuruddin Farah – have joined a global literary campaign this week, penning ‘tiny stories’ of around seven lines each to highlight Universal Children’s Day and the injustice so many of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged children still face. T More →

Sheryl Crow To Perform At Ad Council 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Nov 16, 2016

The Ad Council, the largest producer of public service advertisements (PSAs) in the U.S., has announced that Sheryl Crow, presented by iHeartMedia Inc., will perform at its 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on November 16, 2016. More →

Liam Neeson Meets With Syrian Children And Youth In Jordan Nov 11, 2016

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week, along with his eldest son Micheal, where he met with Syrian children, young people and their families whose lives have been greatly affected by the conflict – now close to its sixth year. More →

Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction Returns For Seventh Year Nov 11, 2016

It’s the 7th year of the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction, and all around the world Celebrities are taking a small step by donating their signed shoes to help support barefoot children living on landfill sites. More →

UNICEF And Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Team Up For Children Nov 10, 2016

UNICEF and the ATP have today announced a new partnership at the world prestigious season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, set to take place from 13-20 November at The O2 in London. More →

Top Chef Richard Blais Runs For Team Save The Children At NYC Marathon Nov 10, 2016

Celebrity chef and “Top Chef All Stars” winner Richard Blais took a break from the kitchen this week to run the New York City Marathon for Team Save the Children and help give kids in the United States and around the world a strong start in life. More →

The Elders’ Reflection On The US Presidential Election Nov 9, 2016

Following the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, The Elders believe that the ideals, magnanimity and empathy of their Founder, Nelson Mandela, offer a model of ethical leadership for the new Administration.
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Arsenal Players Support Save The Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 9, 2016

This year, Save the Children's annual Christmas Jumper Day is taking place on Friday 16th December. As daft festive knits begin to sweep the nation, Arsenal's first team has taken part in its first ever squad photo in Christmas Jumpers with Arsène Wenger to support the campaign. More →

£215,000 Raised At United For UNICEF Gala Dinner Nov 4, 2016

José Mourinho and his first-team squad were out in force this week as he attended his first United for UNICEF Gala Dinner as manager of Manchester United. More →

UNDP To Host Inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change Nov 3, 2016

Celebrating a half-century milestone while gearing up to implement an ambitious international plan to eliminate poverty and tackle climate change, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will host its first-ever gala fundraiser, the inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change. More →

Annie Lennox Honored With The Lovie Person Of The Year Award Nov 3, 2016

On Thursday, October 27, Annie Lennox received The Lovie Person of the Year Award in recognition of her relentless use of social media to leverage her platform and outreach to create a better world for others. More →

Fans Are Invited To Recreate Classic Amy Winehouse Songs Nov 2, 2016

A new competition is letting Amy Winehouse record their own versions of some of the singer’s classic tracks, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of her masterpiece 2006 album ‘Back to Black’. More →

The Elders Urge All States To Commit To Impartial International Criminal Court Nov 1, 2016

At the end of their bi-annual meeting last week, The Elders called for redoubled efforts to turn the International Criminal Court into a truly universal, and impartial, tribunal. More →

David Guetta Joins Generation Now Festival Oct 31, 2016

David Guetta joins Generation Now (GenNow Fest), the first major festival to celebrate, empower, and inspire the youth of Central America to champion positive change in their communities. More →

CharityBuzz Launches 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction Oct 28, 2016

Charitybuzz, a Charity Network company, today announced its 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction featuring many of the world’s most innovative thinkers. More →

Andy Murray Raises £305,000 At Charity Event Oct 27, 2016

Andy Murray Live presented by SSE, the tennis exhibition event set up by the British number one, has raised over £305,000 for two children’s charities – Unicef UK and Young People’s Futures. More →

Iman Honored At 4th Annual Save The Children Illumination Gala Oct 27, 2016

Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, honored supermodel and activist Iman; gamer, philanthropist and activist Bachir Boumaaza aka “Athene;” writer and Red Nose Day co-founder Richard Curtis; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner Toys"R"Us at the 4th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala. More →

Aamir Khan Spotlights Battle Against Malnutrition In Bhutan Oct 25, 2016

After a visit to Bhutan last week, actor and director Aamir Khan, a UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador, praised the country’s progress to end malnutrition and recognized young mothers’ efforts to safeguard their children’s health despite high levels of stunting. More →

Stars Gather For UNICEF UK's 2016 Halloween Ball Oct 17, 2016

Long-standing UNICEF UK Ambassadors Jemima Khan, Robbie Williams and James Nesbitt led the fantastical turn out for Unicef UK’s annual Halloween Ball on Thursday, 13th October, raising more than half a million pounds to help Unicef protect Syria’s children in danger. More →

Dakota Fanning Lights Empire State Building With Save The Children Oct 12, 2016

Save the Children Artist Ambassador Dakota Fanning lit the world-famous Empire State Building red on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in a special ceremony celebrating International Day of the Girl. More →