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Khaled Hosseini Visits Syrian Refugees In Iraq Mar 28, 2014

Best-selling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Khaled Hosseini has called on the international community to do more to help the tens of thousands of Syrians living in camps or towns across northern Iraq while praising the resilience of refugees. More →

Aisha Tyler To Host Gracie Awards Gala Mar 28, 2014

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce Aisha Tyler, co-host of “The Talk” on CBS, will serve as Host of the 39th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Clinton Global Initiative University Annual Meeting Mar 18, 2014

Details have been announced for the seventh annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), where President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will convene more than 1,000 student leaders from around the world at Arizona State University, March 21-23. More →

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Visits Lebanon Feb 24, 2014

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie is visiting Lebanon to highlight the plight of Syrian children, and to thank the Lebanese people for assisting refugees as the conflict enters its fourth year. More →

Bake Brownies With Mary-Louise Parker And The Cast Of Weeds Feb 21, 2014

Here’s your chance to bake brownies with Mary-Louise Parker and the cast of Weeds – and help a fantastic cause. More →

Cynthia Nixon To Host RUSH HeARTS EDUCATION Luncheon Feb 4, 2014

Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will hold its RUSH HeARTS EDUCATION Valentine’s Day Luncheon later this month. More →

Leaders Call For Investment In Girls' Empowerment To Assist MDGs Jan 28, 2014

At an event at the World Economic Forum last week, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN officials joined members of the MDG Advocacy Group and leaders from government, the private sector, and civil society to highlight the importance of investing in the rights and well-being of adolescent girls in order to alleviate poverty and accelerate progress on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More →

Desmond Tutu Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Syrian Children Jan 22, 2014

Save the Children and other leading humanitarian agencies have published an open letter calling on the parties to the Syrian conflict meeting in Geneva to urgently focus on the plight of children. More →

Win A Walk-On Role On The Exes And Help Charity Jan 17, 2014

Donald Faison is championing for a great initiative with the Soles4Souls organization on Prizeo.com to raise money to help donate 30,000 shoes to help the disaster victims of the Philippines. More →

The Top 25 Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2013 Jan 7, 2014

CharityBuzz has announced their top 25 celebrity charity auctions from 2013. More →

Angelina Jolie's School Changes Lives In Afghanistan Jan 7, 2014

Thanks to their foresighted parents and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, 350 Afghan girls recently accomplished what not every girl in Afghanistan gets to – complete a year of schooling and advance to a new school year in a public graduation ceremony. More →

Angelina Jolie On The Passing Of The 1000th Day Of The Syrian Conflict Dec 11, 2013

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie has released the following statement on the passing of the 1000th day of the conflict in Syria. More →

Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery Launches Oxfam Syrian Winter Appeal Dec 4, 2013

Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery has helped Oxfam launch a major appeal to help families affected by the Syria Crisis get through the harsh winter months – and beyond. More →

Stars Support International Rescue Committee On Giving Tuesday Dec 3, 2013

The International Rescue Committee has launched its Rescue Gifts holiday catalog, debuting collections from celebrity IRC Voices Morena Baccarin, star of Homeland; Rashida Jones, star of “Parks and Recreation”; John Legend, nine-time Grammy award-winning artist; Sarah Wayne Callies, star of “The Walking Dead;” and Jencarlos Canela, award-winning musician and telenovela star. More →

Book Review: True Grit By Bear Grylls Nov 27, 2013

Bear Grylls' new book, True Grit, is more than just another book about heroism and survival. It is a series of tales of how the ordinary had to step up to become extraordinary, and more importantly, how we can learn from their lessons in everyday life. More →

Swedish Crime Writer Henning Mankell Visits Congolese Refugees Nov 22, 2013

Henning Mankell is best known for his crime writing, especially his novels about the world weary Swedish detective, Kurt Wallander. More →

Angelina Jolie Honored With Honorary Oscar For Humanitarian Work Nov 17, 2013

Angelina Jolie has been awarded an Honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host Annual Freedom Awards Nov 5, 2013

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner this week to raise funds to support the organization’s lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world. More →

Lou Reed's Charity Legacy Oct 27, 2013

Rock pioneer Lou Reed has passed away, leaving a huge void in music and philanthropy. More →

Celebrities Honor UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Winner Oct 9, 2013

British singer Dido and other acclaimed musicians from around the world took part in the recent tribute in Geneva to this year’s Nansen Refugee Award winner, Congolese nun Angélique Namaika, as other celebrities used social media to praise the laureate and highlight her work. More →

Hope North Gala A Huge Success Sep 27, 2013

Golightly Media is pleased to announce that the Hope North Inaugural Gala Event presented by Cause Effect Agency on September 18th at City Winery was a success with many celebrities in attendance for an amazing organization and a wonderful cause. More →

Hope North's First Annual Gala To See Stellar Celebrity Line-up Sep 9, 2013

Hope North's inaugural gala is set to impress on Wednesday, September 18th, at the intimate and hip City Winery in Manhattan. More →

Angelina Jolie Comments On 1 Millionth Child To Flee Syria Aug 27, 2013

The number of children fleeing Syria as refugees last week topped 1 million, and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie is urging for international support. 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 →

NBA Star Stephen Curry Delivers Bed Nets To Protect Refugee Camp Aug 22, 2013

Thirty-eight thousand nets. Sixty-eight thousand lives. These are the impressive stats put up by Stephen Curry, the NBA’s single-season three-point-record-holder, as he traveled to Tanzania with the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign. More →

Jencarlos Canela Visits Haiti With International Rescue Committee Aug 5, 2013

Actor and Musician Jencarlos Canela returned this week from a trip to Haiti with the International Rescue Committee – an organization in which he is very involved. More →

Mary-Louise Parker To Be Honored By Hope North Jul 30, 2013

Hope North will hold its first ever gala on September 18 at City Winery in New York City, where it will honor Mary-Louise Parker with an evening of spectacular live music, food, drinks, and a silent auction. More →

The International Rescue Committee Celebrates Third Annual Summer Party‏ Jul 26, 2013

The International Rescue Committee's young professional group, GenR, hosted their 3rd annual summer party this week at David Burke Garden at The James Hotel. The event raised funds for global and local humanitarian aid programs. More →

NBA Star Stephen Curry To Travel To Tanzania To Fight Malaria Jul 24, 2013

In a few weeks, NBA star Stephen Curry will travel to Tanzania to support the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign in its global fight against malaria. 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 →