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Chelsea Clinton Concludes Visit To Haiti Jul 31, 2015

Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and President Donna Shalala concluded a trip to visit Foundation efforts that are supporting the development and growth of the Haitian agriculture, health, and business sectors, as well as women’s entrepreneurship. More →

Joanna Lumley Helps Spark Something Good Jul 30, 2015

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined forces with Joanna Lumley to launch Spark Something Good. More →

Solo Sailor Jessica Watson Visits Syrian Refugees Jul 28, 2015

The United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Youth Ambassador Jessica Watson has visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan where she witnessed their remarkable strength in facing arduous daily challenges resulting from the conflict in Syria. More →

Kate Hudson Joins Michael Kors To Watch Hunger Stop Jul 27, 2015

Bringing her signature sense of optimism, generosity and glamour to the table, Kate Hudson will join Michael Kors and Watch Hunger Stop to help build a world with zero hunger by raising awareness and funds for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). More →

Michael Kors Named As World Food Programme Ambassador Jul 24, 2015

Internationally renowned fashion designer Michael Kors has been named a Global Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). More →

FC Barcelona Players Meet With Los Angeles Kids To Discuss Values Jul 22, 2015

At an event hosted by UNICEF and FC Barcelona, a group of students in Los Angeles met with players Andrés Iniesta and Marc-André Ter Stegen to discuss the critical role that sports play in children’s lives and development around the world. More →

Chelsea Clinton To Visit Clinton Foundation Projects In Haiti Jul 22, 2015

On Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and Clinton Foundation President Donna Shalala will lead a group of philanthropists, business leaders, and Clinton Foundation supporters to visit Foundation efforts that are supporting the development and growth of the Haitian agriculture, health, entrepreneurship, and business sectors. More →

Eddie Izzard Visits Child Refugees In Djibouti Jul 17, 2015

Earlier this week, UNICEF UK Ambassador Eddie Izzard met child refugees in Djibouti who have fled the devastating war in Yemen, the country of his birth. More →

Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF Joins Forces With The Peanuts Movie Jul 17, 2015

This year, the iconic Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign will celebrate its 65th anniversary by joining forces with another American favorite, Peanuts, which is also turning 65 this year. More →

Entertainment Industry Foundation Announces Think It Up National Education Initiative Jul 10, 2015

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, today announced Think It Up, EIF’s upcoming national education initiative. More →

Julianne Moore Named As Ambassador For Key To The Cure Campaign Jul 9, 2015

Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced today that Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore has been named ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2015 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

One Direction Launches Action/1D Manifesto Jul 8, 2015

One Direction has today launched the action/1D manifesto for the future asking their fanbase of millions to describe the kind of world they want to live in by sharing powerful and emotive pieces of creative content, including film and photos using the #action1D hashtag on their social media channels. More →

Forest Whitaker Helps Dalai Lama Celebrate 80th Birthday At Star-Studded Event Jul 7, 2015

The Peak Mind Foundation hosted His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for an event on July 4 celebrating his 80th birthday and a lifetime devoted to spreading the message of the value of peace, kindness and universal compassion throughout the world. More →

Richard Curtis And Adrian Grenier To Speak At Social Good Summit Jul 2, 2015

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, today announced the initial roster of speakers for its 2015 Summit which will take place September 27 and 28 in New York. More →

Tamsin Greig Interviews An Escapee Of Sex Trafficking Jul 2, 2015

When someone offers you your dream, those oppressed by poverty tend to seize the opportunity. Sex trafficking, however, is one of today’s fastest growing crimes, which affects over a million children. More →

Celebs #HighFiveIt To Save Lives With UNICEF Canada And Canada Soccer Jun 30, 2015

In celebration of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 — the largest single women’s sporting event in history — Canadian and US celebrities have embraced the #HighFiveIt campaign to save lives. More →

Freida Pinto Joins Richard Curtis' Project Everyone Campaign Jun 26, 2015

In September 2015, at the United Nations, New York, 193 world leaders will adopt a series of ambitious goals to end extreme poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change for everyone by 2030. More →

Beyonce To Headline Made In America Festival Jun 26, 2015

Budweiser Made In America, the JAY Z curated two-day music festival and staple of Labor Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a fourth season. More →

Lenny Henry Receives Knighthood Jun 26, 2015

Comic Relief co-founder Lenny Henry has received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. More →

Celebrity Clothes Sold For Charity Jun 23, 2015

A selection of celebrity clothes – including items belonging to Harper Beckham, donated by Victoria Beckham – are being sold to raise money for Save the Children. More →

Sir Roger Moore And Friends Join Forces For GivingTales Jun 22, 2015

Some of the world’s leading actors have today joined forces in a new children’s educational project called GivingTales. More →

Bill Clinton Helps Celebrate Groundbreaking Women From Around The World Jun 18, 2015

President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, and 2,000 honored guests gathered at the 14th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards this week. More →

Andy Murray Joins One Direction's Liam Payne For Tennis Jun 16, 2015

As the world’s tennis stars descend on The Queen’s Club this week, British tennis number one and UNICEF UK supporter Andy Murray can be seen serving up some tough love to One Direction's Liam Payne, comedian Jack Whitehall and broadcaster Clare Balding in a short comedy sketch for Unicef, the world’s leading children’s organisation. More →

Bill Clinton To Match Every Dollar Donated To Clinton Foundation This Week Jun 16, 2015

Until midnight on June 17, Bill Clinton will match every dollar donated to the Clinton Foundation. More →

David Beckham Visits Cambodia With UNICEF Jun 15, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has travelled to Cambodia to see how UNICEF and its partners are helping children who have endured physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and protecting vulnerable children from danger. More →

79 New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting Jun 12, 2015

Earlier this week, President Bill Clinton concluded the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, which convened nearly 1,000 leaders from business, foundation, NGO, and government sectors to advance solutions that encourage economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States. More →

Victoria Beckham Donates Daughter's Clothes To Charity Jun 10, 2015

Twenty-five specially curated outfits pulled together by world renowned designer and mum Victoria Beckham from the wardrobe of arguably the most stylish little girl in the world, Harper Beckham, are available for purchase as part of Save the Children's Fashion Saves Lives sale. More →

England's Top Football Stars Launch UNICEF Campaign Jun 8, 2015

England’s top football players have today revealed what they wanted to be when they were five to launch UNICEF UK’s Children in Danger Summer Appeal, which is raising money to help protect millions of children from disease. More →

George W. Bush To Be Honored As Father Of The Year Jun 5, 2015

President George W. Bush will be honored as 2015 Father Of The Year at an event later this month. More →

Hunger Campaign Featuring Viola Davis Raises More Than $5.5 Million Jun 4, 2015

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced they have raised more than $5.5 million through customer donations to Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America. More →