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Jennifer Garner Joins Moms + SocialGood Event Apr 16, 2015

Moms + SocialGood, an event dedicated to the power of moms and families to create a better future for their communities, today announced actress and Save the Children Ambassador Jennifer Garner; journalist and anchor of ABC World News Tonight, David Muir; world-renowned photographer and Shot@Life Global Advocate, Anne Geddes; and 55 fifth graders from the renowned PS22 Chorus will join the one-day event. More →

Mario Andretti And John Walsh Inducted Into Superman Hall Of Heroes Apr 16, 2015

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment today announced this year’s 2015 Superman Hall of Heroes inductees including a military hero, a crusader against crime, a racing legend and a passionate educator. More →

World Leaders and Celebrities to Address Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Apr 15, 2015

The Global Poverty Project and Earth Day Network have announced the list of speakers for Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day. More →

Your Guide To Earth Day Campaigns And Events Apr 15, 2015

April 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. More than 1 billion people in 192 countries will take actions on Earth Day events this year, making it the largest environmental civic action in the world. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Attend CGI Middle East And Africa Meeting Apr 14, 2015

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) today announced details for the CGI Middle East & Africa Meeting, an event to be held May 5 – 7, 2015, in Marrakech, Morocco. More →

World Baby Shower By Shakira And Gerard Pique A Big Hit For UNICEF Apr 10, 2015

Life-saving gifts from fans and supporters of the World Baby Shower that singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira and FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué threw ahead of the birth of their second child has so far raised almost $150,000 – and climbing, UNICEF said today. More →

The Elders Welcome Iran Nuclear Agreement Apr 6, 2015

The Elders congratulate the leaders of Iran and the “P5+1” powers on their achievement of an agreement on the future of Iran’s nuclear program after lengthy negotiations in Switzerland. More →

“Women’s Entrepreneurship: A No Ceilings Conversation” with Chelsea Clinton Apr 6, 2015

On Monday, April 6, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will join Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, the Chairman of Twitter, and a founder of both, to host Women’s Entrepreneurship: A No Ceilings Conversation at Spelman College. More →

Win The Chance To Have John Legend Play At Your Wedding Apr 3, 2015

Here’s your chance to have a legend play a private concert at your wedding. More →

Sophia Bush Teams with EcoTools to Share Ways to Go Green and Give Back Apr 2, 2015

Actress and advocate, Sophia Bush, together with EcoTools, are encouraging individuals to make a small change in their routine each day, that combined can amount to a big difference in the world around them. More →

Oxfam UK Launches Big Bling & Buy Sale Mar 30, 2015

A quarter of couples (26 per cent) have received an accessory from their partner they didn’t like, and most of them – a staggering three quarters (74 per cent) – pretended to like it for fear of upsetting their loved one, a survey from Oxfam of 2,000 adults in a relationship has revealed. More →

Water Now Gathers Huge Support For UN World Water Day Mar 27, 2015

Water Now, a Cause Brand created by renowned philanthropic producer David Clark and in partnership with UN-Water’s World Water Day, today announced the overall social media voice exceeded more than one billion people at the time the clean water campaign ended on March 22, 2015. More →

Viola Davis To Continue Role As Ambassador For Hunger Campaign Mar 27, 2015

Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis has announced, alongside The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), that she will continue her role as Ambassador for a second year with Hunger Is, a joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in the America. More →

Sir Roger Moore Revealed As Young Lions Health Award Judge Mar 26, 2015

Lions Health has announced that UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and 007 Actor, Sir Roger Moore, will be joining the dedicated jury of respected industry leaders judging the Young Lions Health Award, an exciting new competition for young creatives and marketers that aims to improve challenges facing health systems in low-income countries. More →

Passenger Pledges New Album Profits To UNICEF Mar 25, 2015

British singer Passenger has pledged all profits from his new album to UNICEF. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Ebola-Affected Communities In Liberia Mar 23, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom concluded a four-day visit to Liberia where he praised the efforts of Ebola-affected communities in combatting the deadly virus. More →

NBC To Support Charity With Red Nose Day Special Mar 23, 2015

Save the Children has been chosen by NBC and the “Red Nose Day” organization to be one of 12 poverty-fighting non-profits that will benefit from its three-hour comedy television event in May. More →

Paul McCartney To Perform At Robin Hood Benefit Mar 20, 2015

Paul McCartney and The Robin Hood Foundation today announced that McCartney and his band will be performing at Robin Hood’s annual benefit, to be held May 12 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. More →

International Women Leaders Discuss Women's Equality And Leadership At Barnard College Mar 20, 2015

Last week, Barnard College and President Debora L. Spar hosted Queen Noor of Jordan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee, CARE USA CEO Helene Gayle, President of Goldman Sachs Foundation and Founder of 10,000 Women Dina Powell, New York Commissioner for International Affairs Penny Abeywardena, and more than a dozen other women leaders from around the world at Barnard College for a series of discussions centered on urgent questions about women’s equality and leadership worldwide. More →

Online Charity Auction Platform BidKind Officially Launches Mar 20, 2015

BidKind, an online charity auction platform, is proud to announce its official launch for spring 2015. More →

Susan Lucci To Co-Host 14th Annual UCP of NYC Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Mar 20, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” host of Investigation Discovery’s “Deadly Affairs,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the third consecutive year as host of The 14th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More →

Chelsea Clinton Talks No Ceilings Mar 19, 2015

Chelsea Clinton needs your help in making full participation a reality for women and girls around the world. More →

Comic Relief Raises Record Amount On Red Nose Day Mar 16, 2015

Comic Relief – Face the Funny on BBC One on Friday night has raised a record breaking £78,082,988 so far – taking the total amount raised by Comic Relief to £1,047,083,706. More →

Hillary Clinton And Melinda Gates Launch No Ceilings Full Participation Report Mar 12, 2015

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Gates Foundation Co-Chair Melinda Gates and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton joined global and community leaders for the official release of the No Ceilings Full Participation Report and data visualization site NoCeilings.org on Monday, March 9, in New York City. More →

Stars Take Part In Comic Relief Danceathon Mar 12, 2015

On Sunday, a host of celebrities including Kimberley Walsh and Alex Jones danced the day away with hundreds of hot footed fundraisers. More →

Who Will Be Comic Relief's National Treasure? Mar 11, 2015

The nation’s best-loved celebrities will be joining forces in a must-see sketch for this year’s Red Nose Day. More →

Sam Smith And John Legend Join For Comic Relief Single Mar 10, 2015

Comic Relief is delighted to announce that Brit and Grammy award winning superstar Sam Smith will be collaborating with Oscar winner John Legend to record a very special version of Sam’s song Lay Me Down, making it the official single for Red Nose Day. More →

Annie Lennox Marches In London On International Women's Day Mar 10, 2015

Annie Lennox took place in a march on Sunday to mark International Woman’s Day. More →

Stars Sign Open Letter To German Chancellor And South Africa's Minister Of Health Mar 10, 2015

Some of the world’s most prominent and credible female voices – including Beyonce, Meryl Streep, Lady Gaga, Sheryl Sandberg, Charlize Theron, and Angelique Kidjo – have joined a group of business leaders, artists, and activists to join the ONE Campaign in sending a message to two people who hold very influential positions this year: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and South Africa’s Minister of Health Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. More →

Charities Mourn The Passing Of Sam Simon Mar 10, 2015

Simpsons co-creator, animal advocate and PETA Honorary Director Sam Simon has passed away following a long and courageous battle with cancer. More →