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Marg Helgenberger Launches Stand Up To Cancer Campaign Sep 25, 2013

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), and The Safeway Foundation have collaborated on a second public service campaign featuring actress and SU2C Ambassador Marg Helgenberger. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Recipients Of Clinton Global Citizen Awards Sep 24, 2013

President Bill Clinton announced the recipients of the 7th annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards, where he, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton, and a newly announced lineup, including Vice President Joe Biden, will honor seven people from the public, private and non-profit sectors for their vision and leadership in addressing global problems. More →

Hillary Clinton And Jennifer Garner To Be Honored Sep 24, 2013

Save the Children and Calvin Klein, Inc. will host a benefit gala on Tuesday, October 1st at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Ban Ki-moon To Join World Dignitaries At Global Citizen Festival Sep 24, 2013

The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with Cotton On Foundation, announced that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will join world dignitaries to fight for an end to extreme poverty. More →

Sophia Bush To Host Annual Pencils Of Promise Gala Sep 20, 2013

Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization working to increase access to quality education for children in the developing world, will host its annual Gala at Gustavino’s in New York City on Thursday, October 24th, 2013. More →

Mark Wahlberg Graduates From High School Sep 17, 2013

More than 25 years after dropping out of high school, Mark Wahlberg today joined the graduating class of 2013. More →

The Elders Welcome Syria Breakthrough Sep 17, 2013

The Elders – the group of independent leaders who use their collective experience and influence for peace, justice and human rights worldwide – warmly welcome the recent agreement on chemical weapons reached between Russia and the United States in Geneva, which could open up the prospect for a peaceful path out of the Syrian crisis. More →

Bono Teams With Design Pioneers For (RED) Auction Sep 16, 2013

Two of the world’s foremost design pioneers, Sir Jonathan Ive, KBE, and Marc Newson, CBE, have collaborated with musician and philanthropist Bono to organize a (RED) Auction celebrating the very best of design and innovation. More →

Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend Conservation Awards Sep 16, 2013

The Duke of Cambridge joked about spending his first night away from baby son Prince George as he attended a glittering black-tie awards ceremony championing wildlife conservationists last week. More →

Toby Keith Concert Raises $2 Million for Twister Relief Sep 13, 2013

Country music hero Toby Keith's star-studded July 6th concert has helped bring hope and support to Oklahoma residents hit by last May’s deadly tornadoes. More →

Celebrities, Philanthropists, Political Figures to Host 2013 Global Citizen Festival Sep 6, 2013

Today, The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the official host committee for the 2013 Global Citizen Festival. More →

Elton John Presents 12th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit Sep 5, 2013

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 12th annual An Enduring Vision benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Kofi Annan - There Is No Military Solution To Syria Conflict Sep 4, 2013

Kofi Annan – Chair of The Elders – believes there is no military solution to the Syria conflict. More →

NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving Visits South Africa With UNICEF Aug 29, 2013

National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Kyrie Irving has just concluded a visit to South Africa, where he participated in a variety of educational programs supported by UNICEF's Schools for Africa initiative. More →

Bill Clinton Thanks Supporters For Birthday Wishes Aug 28, 2013

Bill Clinton has thanked supporters of the Clinton Foundation for the birthday wishes sent to him last week. More →

Stars Help Out At LA Mission End Of Summer Block Party Aug 26, 2013

A recent survey indicated that school supply prices jumped more than 7 percent this year, significantly outpacing the rate of inflation. More →

Susan Sarandon To Be Honored At Heifer International Gala Aug 23, 2013

Heifer International will host the 2nd Annual “Beyond Hunger: A Place at the Table,” gala event on September 19, 2013 at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Danny Glover Joins Children In Sarajevo For Dodge Ball Aug 22, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and acclaimed actor Danny Glover joined children for a friendly game of dodge ball in Sarajevo today in a show of active support of the “It’s About Ability” campaign to promote inclusion for children with disabilities. More →

Laura Marano Named As Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF Ambassador Aug 20, 2013

Laura Marano, actress and star of the Disney Channel series Austin and Ally, has been named the 2013 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador. More →

Ben Affleck Needs Your Help In Wishing Bill Clinton A Happy Birthday Aug 20, 2013

Ben Affleck wants you to help him honor Bill Clinton's charity work by wishing him a happy birthday. More →

Global Citizen Festival Partners With iHeartRadio Aug 20, 2013

The Global Poverty Project today announced a partnership with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet. More →

Gael García Bernal Meets Syrian Refugees Aug 14, 2013

Oxfam Global Ambassador and Hollywood actor Gael García Bernal took time out from filming on location in Jordan yesterday to meet with Syrian refugees. More →

Kimberley Walsh Visits Uganda For Red Nose Day Aug 13, 2013

Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh recently saw how money raised from this year’s Comic Relief Red Nose Day, some of which was matched by the UK Government, is already changing lives across Africa. More →

Isabeli Fontana Joins Rotary Polio Eradication Campaign Aug 7, 2013

Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana has joined the growing roster of public figures and celebrities participating in Rotary's “This Close” public awareness campaign for polio eradication. More →

FC Barcelona Stars Visit Thailand With UNICEF Aug 7, 2013

On the first day of FC Barcelona's trip to Thailand, internationally acclaimed players Lionel Messi and Jose Manuel Pinto spent the morning sharing football skills with children who have intellectual disabilities. More →

Jimmy Carter Writes About Hope In The Middle East Aug 5, 2013

Jimmy Carter has written about hope in the Middle East in an email sent to supporters of The Elders. More →

Hang Out With The Stars And Help Charity Aug 2, 2013

E-commerce startup Traina Interactive Corp. today announced the launch of IfOnly, an online charitable platform that connects users with their favorite luminaries in a way never dreamt possible, while benefitting trusted charities. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton Visit Africa Aug 2, 2013

President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton just wrapped up a day of traveling in Lilongwe, Malawi – the first stop on their journey through Africa to visit Clinton Foundation projects on the ground. More →

Priyanka Chopra Joins Girl Up Campaign Aug 1, 2013

Priyanka Chopra, the award-winning actress and musical artist, announced thos week that she is joining the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign. More →

Liam Neeson Supports UNICEF In Preventing Violence Against Children Jul 31, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson is raising his voice in support of a new UNICEF initiative to prevent violence against children. More →