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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Special Father's Day Tickets For Messi And Friends Vs. The World Jun 13, 2013

This year will be world soccer all-star Leo Messi's first Father’s Day as a new dad, having welcomed his son Thiago into the world this past November. In recognition Messi & Friends vs. the World, the soccer friendly that will bring more than three dozen of the world’s top players to Chicago’s Soldier Field, is announcing a Father’s Day special that provides affordable ticket options for the July 6 event. More →

David Walliams Wants British Prime Minister To Tackle Hunger Jun 7, 2013

IF campaign supporter David Walliams joined 100 school children yesterday to meet Prime Minister David Cameron and call for action to tackle global hunger. More →

Lucy Liu Visits Syrian Children In Lebanon With UNICEF Jun 6, 2013

UNICEF Ambassador Lucy Liu traveled to Lebanon with UNICEF this week to see first-hand the dire situation for Syrian children and their families who have fled a crisis that has left more than 70,000 people dead and nearly six million displaced from their homes. More →

Janet Jackson Raises Her Voice For Africa Jun 4, 2013

Janet Jackson, GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar nominated artist, entertainer and actor is lending her talent and powerful voice to support UNICEF in providing humanitarian assistance in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa, where 1.4 million children are at risk of severe malnutrition, a potentially deadly condition if left untreated. More →

Meet Linkin Park, Nas Or Sting By Donating $10 To Charity May 30, 2013

As the opportunities for celebrities to collaborate with charities multiply, many are turning to Omaze.com to house their charitable campaigns. More →