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Global Leaders Sign Elders’ Open Letter Calling for Bold Action on Existential Threats Feb 15, 2024

Over 100 leading figures, led by members of The Elders and the Future of Life Institute, have issued an open letter calling on world leaders to take a bold new approach to address ‘catastrophic’ risks to humanity. More →

Jane Fonda and Bill Nye To Be Honored at Captain Planet Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala Jan 18, 2022

Global non-profit Captain Planet Foundation has announced that Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II are to be recognized for their outstanding work as real-life environmental heroes at the organization’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Atlanta. More →

Omaze and Virgin Galactic Announce Winner of Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Space Nov 25, 2021

Omaze, the charity fundraising platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes, and Virgin Galactic, revealed that Keisha S. from Antigua and Barbuda is the exclusive winner of two seats on a Virgin Galactic commercial space flight. More →

Stars Join Future Leaders at One Young World Summit in London Oct 30, 2019

A number of stars joined future leaders at One Young World Summit in London. More →

Sir Richard Branson Proposes Strategy to Tackle Climate Change Mar 18, 2019

Sir Richard Branson has shared his vision for a Clean Energy Dividend which he hopes will tackle climate change. More →

Sightsavers: $105 Million Disease Fund Launched at Nelson Mandela Concert Dec 5, 2018

Leading philanthropists have set up a $105 million fund to help end a disease that has plagued humanity since antiquity. More →

WildAid To Celebrate Star-Studded 2018 Gala Nov 5, 2018

WildAid, the global nonprofit organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, announced today that it will honor actresses Bryce Dallas Howard and Danai Gurira as this year’s Wildlife Champions at its annual fundraising gala on Nov. 10 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Bill Clinton Speaks At Star-Studded So The World May Hear Awards Gala Jul 19, 2018

On Sunday, the 18th annual So The World May Hear Awards Gala benefitting Starkey Hearing Foundation, dazzled guests with an evening of philanthropy, celebrities and entertainment. More →

WildAid And Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Join To Help Save Endangered Rhinoceros Jun 28, 2018

WildAid, a world-renowned wildlife conservation group working to end the illegal wildlife trade and the poaching of elephant ivory, shark fins and rhino horn, has partnered with the filmmakers of Jurassic World, as well as star Bryce Dallas Howard, to produce a PSA campaign helping to save the endangered rhinoceros from extinction. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks At Postcode Lottery Gala In Amsterdam Mar 7, 2018

On Thursday February 15th, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke as special guest at the Postcode Lottery charity gala in Amsterdam on behalf of Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. More →

Richard Branson: Encourage Children With Dyslexia To Reach Their Full Potential Aug 4, 2017

Sir Richard Branson has blogged about his dyslexia, and how we should encourage children with dyslexia to reach their full potential. More →

Richard Branson: It's Time To Be Brave Jun 12, 2017

Sir Richard Branson is supporting Amnesty International's new “Brave” campaign for human rights. More →

Organizations Speak Out Against Trump's Decision To Pull Out Of Paris Climate Agreement Jun 6, 2017

Some of the world’s most respected environmental organizations have spoken out about President Trump’s globally derided decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. More →

Richard Branson And Jennifer Lawrence Speak Out Against Immigration Bans Jan 30, 2017

Sir Richard Branson has blogged about the immigration bans imposed by the US government over the weekend. More →

Richard Branson Celebrates London's Air Ambulance As It Turns 28 Jan 26, 2017

Sir Richard Branson has blogged about London’s Air Ambulance, which is celebrating its 28th anniversary. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

Bono And Celebrity Friends Launch (SHOPATHON)RED Nov 24, 2016

Ahead of World AIDS Day, December 1, the second annual (SHOPATHON)RED launches this week, jam-packed with winnable celebrity experiences and hundreds of products that fight AIDS with (RED). More →

CharityBuzz Launches 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction Oct 28, 2016

Charitybuzz, a Charity Network company, today announced its 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction featuring many of the world’s most innovative thinkers. More →

onePULSE: A Benefit For Orlando In Hollywood Aug 15, 2016

In a powerful show of collaboration and support, leading names, artists and businesses in the entertainment community are teaming up in an event to honor as well as raise much needed funds for the victims of the Orlando tragedy. More →

Stars Create The BFG Dream Jar Trail For Save The Children Jul 11, 2016

Inspired by the release of the highly anticipated film, The BFG, and the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, director Steven Spielberg, actor Mark Rylance, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Professor Stephen Hawking and the Delevingne sisters are among dozens of high-profile individuals supporting a project to raise money for children across the world. More →

Richard Branson: Giving Back To The World Is Good For Business Jun 1, 2016

If you want to succeed in business, there is an increasing need to consider what you have to give back to the world, according to serial entrepreneur and business legend Sir Richard Branson. More →

AltaMed To Host Star-Studded Power Up, We Are The Future Gala May 10, 2016

AltaMed – Southern California’s leading nonprofit health care system – is hosting the Power Up, We Are The Future gala on May 12, 2016 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in support of Empowerment Programs for Girls and Youth, creating equality for all girls in California. More →

Stars Support Earth Hour 2016 Mar 21, 2016

On Saturday, as WWF's Earth Hour rolled across the world from Samoa to Santiago, millions came together to shine a light on the climate action our planet needs. More →

Buzz Aldrin To Be Honored At City Gala Fundraiser Jan 26, 2016

The City Gala Fundraiser honors former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and American businessman and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria (co-founder, Paul Mitchell, John Paul Pet, ROK Mobile, and The Patron Spirits Company) at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, immediately following The 58th Annual GRAMMYs on Monday, February 15, 2016. More →

Sir Richard Branson Talks About The Importance Of The Elders Jan 26, 2016

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that one of the accomplishments he is most proud of is helping to establish The Elders. More →

Richard Branson Bites His Nails To Help Rhinos Jan 18, 2016

With rampant poaching threatening the survival of Africa’s rhinos, WildAid has assembled an all-star team of Chinese celebrities and global wildlife ambassadors led by Sir Richard Branson to speak out against the sale of rhino horn — by chewing on their own fingernails. More →

Sir Richard Branson To Speak At CITY Gala Fundraiser Jan 14, 2016

On Monday, February 15, 2016, Community Inspiring Today's Youth (CITY) — a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports and mentors underserved teens and young adults in developing their own small businesses in Los Angeles — hosts its second CITY Gala Fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, immediately following The 58th Annual GRAMMYs. More →

ITV's Text Santa Raises £8,383,361 Dec 21, 2015

Friday night saw Text Santa raise the highest total ever at £8,383,361 as millions of viewers watched a night to remember on ITV. More →

A Love Letter From Earth To Paris Dec 11, 2015

Earth to Paris, a coalition of global partners driving awareness about the connection between people and planet, on Monday released a high impact video promoting the global #EarthToParis movement that took place on 7 December, 2015, in Paris. More →

Richard Branson Delivers Gift Of Hearing In Kenya And South Africa Nov 25, 2015

Last week, Richard Branson and Virgin Unite joined Starkey Hearing Foundation in their quest to bring the gift of hearing to people in need all over the world. More →