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Major League Baseball To Donate $200,000 To Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts Nov 14, 2013

Major League Baseball will donate $200,000 to the American Red Cross and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to assist with disaster relief efforts in the Philippines, which was just struck by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record. More →

David Beckham Supports UNICEF's Appeal For Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 12, 2013

UNICEF UK has launched an emergency appeal for funding to support its response to Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. More →

Tyson Chandler Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 12, 2013

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that NY Knicks’ Tyson Chandler is the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

NBA Steps Up To Support Victims Of Super Typhoon Haiyan Nov 11, 2013

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) today have teamed up to donate $250,000 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF's emergency relief efforts in areas of the Philippines ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Ricky Martin Launches Website For Parents Nov 8, 2013

Global superstar, philanthropist and bestselling author Ricky Martin announced today the launch of PiccoloUniverse.com, a multi-lingual community website giving parents and caregivers from all around the world a place to celebrate and share the joys and struggles of raising children. More →

Josh Hutcherson To Attend Nick Cannon's HALO Awards Nov 5, 2013

Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul and Shay Mitchell join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in honoring four exceptional teens in the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards. More →

Mia Farrow To Visit Central African Republic This Week Nov 4, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow will travel to Central African Republic this week to help highlight the plight of children as new fighting is making an already dire humanitarian situation even more precarious. More →

Leo Messi’s Son Turns One And Celebrates With UNICEF Oct 29, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Leo Messi today invited his friends and fans around the world to join in celebrating the birthday of his son Thiago, who will be one year old on Saturday, 2 November. More →

Lang Lang Named As UN Messenger Of Peace Oct 28, 2013

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will today designate the world-renowned pianist Lang Lang from China as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a special focus on global education. More →

Heidi Klum Invites Fan To Annual Halloween Bash For Charity‏ Oct 24, 2013

Here’s your chance to meet Heidi Klum and help charity this Halloween. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation's Twelfth Annual An Enduring Vision Event Oct 18, 2013

On Tuesday night, Sir Elton John continued his humanitarian efforts to raise money for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and awareness programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean at the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 12th annual benefit An Enduring Vision held at Cipriani Wall Street (55 Wall Street). More →

UNICEF Helps Launch Commonwealth Games Baton Relay Oct 16, 2013

Her Majesty The Queen sent the Glasgow 2014 baton on its 120,000-mile trip around the Commonwealth last week, ahead of the Commonwealth Games next summer. More →

On International Day Of The Girl, Innovation Is Key To Education Oct 15, 2013

To mark the second International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, UNICEF highlighted the power of innovation to get more girls in school and improve the quality of learning for all children. More →

Manchester United And UNICEF Commit £1 million To Children Oct 15, 2013

Footballing giants Manchester United this week renewed their partnership with UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation, committing £1 million to fund vital child protection work and calling on supporters to unite to protect children. More →

Freida Pinto To Join Students For International Day Of The Girl Child Oct 9, 2013

Several dozen New York City students and students from Burkina Faso, Egypt and Nepal will join Hollywood star Freida Pinto and UN officials this Friday to “erase” the image of girl factory workers to reveal a hidden image of students in the classroom – a symbol for how innovation and education can change children’s lives for the better by potentially erasing inequity and injustice. More →

Emma Bunton Supports Every Parent's Dream Campaign Oct 9, 2013

Pampers and UNICEF have come together for the eighth year to launch the Every Parent’s Dream campaign, with the support of celebrity mum Emma Bunton. More →

Sir Chris Hoy Leads The Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay Oct 8, 2013

This Wednesday, Her Majesty the Queen will launch the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace. More →

Katie Couric to Host Life is Love Gala Sep 16, 2013

Katie Couric is stepping out to help fight the global sex-trafficking epidemic at Somaly Mam Foundation's Life is Love Gala on October 23rd in New York. More →

Somaly Mam Foundation Joins The Global Citizen Festival Sep 11, 2013

The Somaly Mam Foundation is proud to be partnering with The 2013 Global Citizen Festival, featuring Stevie Wonder, Kings Of Leon, John Mayer and Alicia Keys in a call to action to end global poverty by 2030. 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 →

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 →

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 →

America's Most Wanted Host Talks Keeping America Safe Aug 13, 2013

In the August/September issue of AARP The Magazine, victim-turned-crimefighter John Walsh reflects on capturing the bad guys and keeping America safe. 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 →

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 →

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 →