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Exclusive: NBA Star Mario Chalmers Talks Charity Jul 31, 2013

Two-time NBA Champion Mario Chalmers (Miami Heat) recently partnered with BidSpot Cares, a crowdfunding platform that raises money for charities using online games and social media. More →

Pau Gasol Returns From UNICEF Visit To Iraq Jul 30, 2013

Pau Gasol, two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and UNICEF Spanish Committee Ambassador since 2003, has returned today from visiting Syrian refugees in Iraq. More →

Campaign To Share Clean Drinking Water To Launch At 2013 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Jul 26, 2013

In support of Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action “Save One Life Every Hour,” Flash Flood for Good announces a new social media initiative that will launch at the CGI Annual Meeting in New York City on September 24 and run in concurrence with the meeting. More →

One Born Every Minute Stars Visit Liberia With Save The Children Jul 26, 2013

When the midwives and stars of Channel 4’s ‘One Born Every Minute’ series visited Liberia with Save the Children they were shocked to discover that young mums in Liberia face a 1 in 24 chance of dying during pregnancy or childbirth when a simple trip to a clinic could save their lives. Yet many mums-to-be have to walk for up to 8 hours to get to their nearest clinic, and the journey can be treacherous. More →

Jimmy Carter And The Elders Welcome US Efforts To Restart Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Jul 25, 2013

Concluding a 3-day visit to Washington DC and London, The Elders today warmly welcomed the tireless efforts of US Secretary of State John Kerry to restart direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. More →

The Hills' Jason Wahler To Hand Out Shoes To Those In Need Jul 23, 2013

Soles4Souls and The Los Angeles Mission will distribute footwear to local residents in need during Barefoot Week. More →

Ewan McGregor And David Beckham Support UNICEF's Commonwealth Games Initiative Jul 22, 2013

UNICEF, the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Glasgow 2014 Commonweath Games have today announced a partnership for children that seeks to touch the lives of children in Scotland and in Commonwealth countries across the world. More →

NFL Star Testifies On The Impacts Of Mining In African Communities Jul 22, 2013

In a testimony to the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations last week, San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver (formerly of the Baltimore Ravens) and Oxfam America Ambassador Anquan Boldin called on members of Congress to take action to ensure that mining companies operating in West Africa respect human rights. More →

Jane Lynch And Giada De Laurentiis To Be Honored By Project Angel Food Jul 19, 2013

On August 10th, 2013, Project Angel Food will honor award-winning actress Jane Lynch and acclaimed celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis at its annual Angel Awards in Hollywood. More →

John Mayer's Tour Benefits Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Jul 17, 2013

John Mayer is using the U.S. portion of his new tour to heighten awareness of and raise funds for military veterans suffering from the effects of post traumatic stress. More →

Arsenal Donates To Save The Children Project In Indonesia Jul 16, 2013

Arsenal has committed to fund a £300,000 new project in Indonesia for Save the Children. More →

Kofi Annan Announces New Elders Jul 16, 2013

Hina Jilani, internationally known human rights defender from Pakistan, and Ernesto Zedillo, former President of Mexico, have joined The Elders, a group of independent leaders working for peace, justice and human rights. More →

Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys And John Mayer To Rock The Global Citizen Festival Jul 15, 2013

The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the 2013 Global Citizen Festival – a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn of New York’s iconic Central Park – will take place on September 28, 2013 with Stevie Wonder, Kings Of Leon, Alicia Keys, and John Mayer. More →

Malala Yousafzai Addresses United Nations On Her Birthday Jul 15, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban for attending classes, on Friday addressed hundreds of young people at the United Nations, urging them to use education as a weapon against extremism. More →

Eddie Izzard Meets Syrian Refugees In Iraq Jul 11, 2013

UNICEF UK Ambassador Eddie Izzard has been reporting live from Domiz refugee camp in Northern Iraq, where he’s warned of a hidden crisis for Syrian refugees in the country. More →

Novak Djokovic Hosts Star-Studded Charity Gala Jul 11, 2013

On Monday 8th July, The Roundhouse, north London, was transformed into a tennis themed gala dinner to mark a spectacular fundraising evening in aid of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. More →

Run 10 Feed 10 To Fight Hunger With The Stars Jul 11, 2013

Women’s Health, the fastest-growing international women’s magazine in the world today with a global readership of 22 million, and FEED, the social business founded by Lauren Bush Lauren, whose mission is to “Create Good Products That Help FEED the World,” are partnering for the 2nd annual RUN10 FEED10 10K race series to motivate consumers nationwide to help fight domestic hunger. More →

Damon Albarn And Flea Donate Track To Oxfam's Syria Crisis Appeal Jul 8, 2013

Independent Label Market is delighted to announce that for this year’s London market it will be partnering up with The Vinyl Factory to produce 10 super exclusive vinyl releases. This auction, in conjunction with Oxfam, is a chance to win a complete set of all 10 exclusive records. All proceeds will go to Oxfam’s Syria Crisis Appeal. More →

Bear Grylls Game Gives Players Chance To Help Charity Jul 5, 2013

Bear Grylls Ventures and F84 Games announce Survival Run now featuring an opportunity for its millions of players to make a charitable purchase. More →

Toby Keith To Host Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert Jul 4, 2013

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is pleased to participate in Toby Keith's Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to be held Saturday, July 6 at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. More →

Leo Messi To Play Charity Soccer In Chicago Jul 4, 2013

Final preparations are underway for a July 6 event at Chicago’s Soldier Field, bringing together top soccer talents from around the globe for a match that will raise money for the charity spearheaded by international superstar Lionel Messi. More →

George W. Bush And Michelle Obama Join African First Ladies In Tanzania Jul 3, 2013

The George W. Bush Institute has kicked off the African First Ladies Summit, “Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa,” in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. More →

Elton John Calls On UK And US Governments To Fight AIDS Jun 26, 2013

Sir Elton John, Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), called on the U.K. government to double its commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in a recent editorial in The Guardian. More →

Chelsea Clinton Blogs On Trip To Southeast Asia Jun 26, 2013

Last month, Chelsea Clinton visited Southeast Asia, where she delivered clean water as part of Procter & Gamble’s CGI commitment in Myanmar, attended the Women Deliver conference in Kuala Lumpur, and ended her trip in Cambodia where she saw how the Clinton Health Access Initiative is working to create an AIDS-free generation. More →

Jennifer Aniston Named As Key To The Cure Ambassador Jun 25, 2013

Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that actress Jennifer Aniston has been named the EIF ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2013 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

Goldie Hawn Comments On Bill Clinton's Charity Vision Jun 24, 2013

Goldie Hawn has commented on Bill Clinton's charity vision in an email sent to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Primal Scream And Editors Help Oxfam Raise Awareness For Syrian Crisis Jun 24, 2013

Primal Scream, The xx, Editors, Bombay Bicycle Club and more have shared their ultimate playlists with Oxfam to help raise awareness of the massive humanitarian crisis currently affecting Syrian people. More →

Bill Clinton To Match Donations To Clinton Foundation Jun 20, 2013

Bill Clinton will match every dollar donated to the Clinton Foundation until June 27. More →

UNICEF And Nelson Mandela Foundation Kick Off Fundraising Drive Jun 18, 2013

UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Peter Krämer Foundation have kicked off a new fundraising drive to raise US$80 million to help Africa’s girls, orphans, children living in extreme poverty and other vulnerable children go to school and get a quality education. More →

Mark Harmon Stands Up To Cancer Jun 14, 2013

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) have teamed up to develop a new print public service announcement featuring NCIS star Mark Harmon. More →