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Star-Studded New Year’s Eve Masquerade Benefits Artists For Peace And Justice Jan 18, 2016

This New Year’s Eve, Bovet 1822 continued their partnership supporting Artists for Peace and Justice by sponsoring a fundraising gala in Aspen benefiting the children of Haiti. More →

Bill Clinton Presents Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Jan 18, 2016

On Sunday, January 24, and Monday, January 25, President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the Clinton Health Matters Initiative’s (CHMI) Fifth Annual Activation Summit, a yearly convening of the country’s foremost health experts and implementers. More →

Idris Elba To Join Star-Studded Sport Relief TV Special Jan 15, 2016

Sport Relief can today announce exciting new details about this year’s campaign, including Idris Elba donning his infamous Luther coat to uncover a serious case of hilarity in an unmissable sketch. More →

David Beckham Honored With Danny Kaye Humanitarian Leadership Award At UNICEF Ball Jan 14, 2016

Hundreds of Los Angeles notables came together this week to celebrate UNICEF's work for children at the sixth biennial UNICEF Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel. More →

TV And Radio Presenter Named As UNICEF UK's New President Jan 13, 2016

TV and radio presenter, Kirsty Young, has been announced as UNICEF UK’s new President, taking over from Lord Ashdown who has been in the position for the last six years. More →

Bill Clinton Marks Sixth Anniversary Of Earthquake In Haiti Jan 13, 2016

Bill Clinton released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010: More →

Andy Murray Helps Raise £83,000 To Protect Syria's Children Jan 12, 2016

British tennis star Andy Murray has announced that he has raised an incredible total of more than £83,000 for UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation, through his Andy’s Aces initiative. More →

David Bowie's Charity Legacy Jan 11, 2016

David Bowie has left a legacy of inspiration, and without doubt made the world a better place. More →

Public Viewing And Gala Auction Announced For David Beckham: The Man Exhibition Jan 11, 2016

Phillips is proud to present David Beckham: The Man a unique public viewing and gala auction in support of 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund and Positive View Foundation. More →

Lawrence O'Donnell's K.I.N.D. Fund Reaches More Than $10.5 Million In Donations Jan 11, 2016

The K.I.N.D. fund, which provides students in Malawi with desks and scholarships, has topped more than $10.5 million in donations, it was announced last week by MSNBC’s Lawrence O'Donnell. More →

Kofi Annan's Message For The New Year Jan 11, 2016

Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders, has written about his hopes for 2016. More →

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Beyoncé Top DoSomething.org’s 2015 Celebs Gone Good List Jan 8, 2016

DoSomething.org, the largest not-for-profit organization for young people and social change announces its eighth annual Celebs Gone Good list. More →

Sacha Baron Cohen And Isla Fisher Donate to Help Syrian Children Dec 28, 2015

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have made a $1 million donation split equally between Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee to support victims of the conflict in Syria. More →

Sir Elton John Thanks Australian Prime Minister For Supporting Global Fund Dec 23, 2015

As part of his recent Australian Tour, Sir Elton John met with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to thank him for supporting The Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria, and urged him to do more. More →

ITV's Text Santa Raises £8,383,361 Dec 21, 2015

Friday night saw Text Santa raise the highest total ever at £8,383,361 as millions of viewers watched a night to remember on ITV. More →

Best Fiends Announces World’s Largest Mobile Charity Race Dec 21, 2015

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Seriously, a leading mobile-first entertainment company, and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have announced the world’s biggest mobile charity game race with Seriously’s hit game, Best Fiends. More →

Red Nose Day USA Reveals How $23 Million Is Being Used To Help Children Dec 18, 2015

Following the tremendous fundraising success of the inaugural Red Nose Day USA, which aired on NBC in May and raised over $23 million, Comic Relief, Inc. announced that money raised is currently at work in all 50 U.S. states and in 15 countries internationally, helping to address the immediate needs of children and young people living in poverty. More →

Hunger Is Awards Over $4 Million To 79 Local Hunger Charities Dec 17, 2015

The Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable initiative to fight childhood hunger in America, awarded over $4 million in grants to 79 local charities to feed hungry children living in neighborhoods throughout the country. More →

PEOPLE And The Entertainment Industry Foundation To Honor Actors' Charitable Endeavors Dec 17, 2015

PEOPLE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) will once again co-host the official SAG Awards gala, held immediately following the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 in Los Angeles. More →

The Elders Welcome COP21 Climate Agreement Dec 16, 2015

The Elders have welcomed the COP21 Climate Deal, and Elders member Mary Robinson has reacted to the agreement with this statement: More →

Stevie Wonder And David Foster Join 10th Anniversary Of In A Perfect World Dec 16, 2015

On December 12th, Philanthropist & Founder of In A Perfect World Foundation, Manuela Testolini and husband, Eric Benet opened their private Los Angeles home to close friends and family to celebrate ten years of global change towards creating a better world. More →

Arsenal Supports Refugee Children In Greece Dec 14, 2015

Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis presented a cheque for EUR 1.3 million to Save the Children, the club’s global charity partner, and UNICEF ahead of the Gunners’ 3-0 victory in Greece last week. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Convene Health Industry Leaders At The 5th Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Dec 14, 2015

On Sunday, January 24, and Monday, January 25, President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the Clinton Health Matters Initiative’s (CHMI) fifth annual Activation Summit, a yearly convening of leaders from a variety of health fields to identify strategies for systemic health improvement and ways to implement those strategies.

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Drew Barrymore And Chris Hemsworth Take Part In ICAP Charity Day Dec 10, 2015

ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, held its 23rd annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. More →

Take A Charitable Cue From Your Favorite Celebrities Dec 10, 2015

The holiday season is all too often a whirlwind of gift buying and parties, but it is also the time of year when you think about making a positive impact in your community through volunteering or donating money. More →

ICAP To Hold Annual Charity Day Today Dec 9, 2015

ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces that the 23rd annual global Charity Day will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. More →

Katy Perry Calls For Action To Change The Forecast For Children Dec 8, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry reads a unique weather report to draw attention to the devastating effects of climate change on the world’s children. More →

Sir Alex Ferguson Praises David Beckham's Charity Work Dec 7, 2015

UNICEF UK Ambassador and former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has today revealed his pride in his fellow UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and former player, David Beckham's dedicated work in support of UNICEF and children in danger across the globe. More →

Scarlett Johansson Sings (SHOPATHON)RED Jingle Dec 7, 2015

Bono's (SHOPATHON)RED, which launched December 1, World AIDS Day, has a fun new jingle attached to it performed by Scarlett Johansson as Barry Manilow's muse. More →

Orlando Bloom Honored At Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 4, 2015

On December 1, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted its 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world. More →