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Sarah Jessica Parker Blogs For UNICEF Jan 2, 2009

As reported by Look To The Stars earlier this week, UNICEF counted down the last 12 days of 2008 by posting blogs written by their celebrity ambassadors and supporters about the impact that UNICEF Inspired Gifts are having on children around the world. The very last blog was penned by Sarah Jessica Parker, who has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the organization since 1998. More →

Celebrities Blog In The New Year For UNICEF Dec 31, 2008

For the final 12 days of 2008, UNICEF's celebrity ambassadors and supporters have been blogging on their site about the impact UNICEF Inspired Gifts are having on children around the world. More →

Nicole Richie And Joel Madden Support UNICEF-Inspired Gifts Dec 30, 2008

Celebrity couple Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have written blogs on the UNICEF website about the impact that UNICEF-inspired gifts have on children around the world. More →

Clay Aiken Blogs For Education Dec 30, 2008

Singer Clay Aiken has blogged on the UNICEF website about the effect UNICEF-inspired gifts are having on children around the world, and has urged people to help give children an education. More →

Desmond Tutu Talks To UNICEF About Education Dec 19, 2008

This week the Government of Norway is hosting the Education For All High-Level Group Meeting in Oslo to discuss progress made and challenges faced in providing quality education for all children. More →

Jackie Chan Hands Over Cash To Boys' And Girls' Club Dec 17, 2008

Action star Jackie Chan took a break from filming his latest movie last week to present two checks to organizations that benefit children. More →

Mia Farrow Calls For Help In The Congo Dec 16, 2008

Actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow, who’s just returned from a three day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, urged all armed groups in North Kivu to allow aid organizations to provide life saving assistance to women and children. More →

Ewan McGregor's Bike Raises Cash For UNICEF Dec 11, 2008

Earlier this month, actor Ewan McGregor auctioned off his favorite motorcycle to raise money for UNICEF. More →

David Beckham Hits New Zealand For Kids And Animals Dec 9, 2008

David Beckham was in Auckland, New Zealand, last week for several charity events. More →

Ewan McGregor Auctions Motorcycle For UNICEF Nov 27, 2008

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is set to auction one of his favorite motorcycles for UNICEF. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Russia For UNICEF Nov 26, 2008

Actor and heartthrob Orlando Bloom made a surprise trip to Russia recently, to visit the Krasnoselsky social shelter in Moscow on behalf of UNICEF. More →

Rihanna To Light Up New York For UNICEF Nov 19, 2008

Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini will light the UNICEF Snowflake at the Grand Army Plaza in New York City today, November 19. More →

Nicole And Joel To Light Up Beverly Hills For UNICEF Nov 14, 2008

Celebrity couple Nicole Richie and Joel Madden will host UNICEF's 2008 Beverly Hills Snowflake Lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 22, in Los Angeles. More →

American Idol Gives Back $67 Million Nov 13, 2008

David Beckham, Bono, Annie Lennox and Carrie Underwood have all accepted cheques from April’s Idol Gives Back event on behalf of the charities they support. More →

Joel Madden Visits Africa For UNICEF Nov 11, 2008

Rocker Joel Madden has just returned from a weeklong visit to the war-torn Central African Republic (CAR) observing UNICEF programs and visiting vulnerable children. More →

Christopher Lee Talks About 'Child Survival' Nov 7, 2008

Audiences around the world know him as Dracula, the wizard Saruman from The Lord of the Rings, and Count Dooku from Star Wars, episodes II and III, but Christopher Lee is also a leading supporter of UNICEF, particularly the charity’s Child Survival Campaign. More →

Shakira Pens Article On Humanitarian Inspiration Oct 13, 2008

Colombian pop star Shakira has written an article in the latest edition of Newsweek detailing the inspiration of her humanitarian work. More →

Royal Princes To Join Bikers In African Trek Oct 9, 2008

Prince William and Prince Harry are to take part in a grueling 8-day motorbike trek across South Africa later this month. More →

Hayley Westenra Returns From UNICEF Trip To Ghana Oct 9, 2008

UNICEF's youngest ever Ambassador Hayley Westenra has returned from a recent trip to Ghana, where she witnessed the needs of some of the poorest children in the world for safe water and education. More →

Selena Gomez Trick-Or-Treats For UNICEF Oct 9, 2008

Teen sensation Selena Gomez was recently named spokesperson for the 2008 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. More →

Annie Lennox Attends AIDS Forum In Ireland Oct 8, 2008

Annie Lennox was among the speakers at a major international conference on children affected by HIV and AIDS in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday. More →

Salma Hayek Addresses The United Nations Oct 6, 2008

Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek was at the United Nations in New York on Thursday to talk about her recent trip to Sierra Leone, where she met with victims of tetanus. More →

Jackie Chan Thanked By UNICEF Sep 23, 2008

Back in July, Look To The Stars reported on Jackie Chan's visit to East Timor to spread a message of non-violence to the country’s youth. As a direct result of the trip, two of Timor-Leste’s largest youth gangs have signed a peace agreement and vowed not to fight anymore. More →

Hayley Westenra In Ghana For UNICEF Sep 23, 2008

UNICEF Ambassador Hayley Westenra is in Ghana this week, seeing for herself the needs of some of the poorest children for safe water and education. More →

Mia Farrow Visits Storm-Ravaged Haiti Sep 22, 2008

Actress Mia Farrow has made a humanitarian visit to Haiti to visit victims of the recent devestating storms. More →

Annie Lennox Supports Charity Initiatives Sep 22, 2008

A host of Scottish celebrities – including Annie Lennox, Lorraine Kelly, Carol Smilie, Sam Torrence, Michelle Mone, and Lee McConnell – have pledged their support for a new campaign to raise awareness of Scotland’s 9000 children who run away from home every year. More →

Celebrities Love 2 Love T-Shirts Sep 16, 2008

Teen stars Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hudgens have designed T-shirts for a charity lifestyle brand. More →

England Shines At Soccer Aid 2008 Sep 8, 2008

England took on the “Rest of the World” at Wembley Stadium last night, September 7, in the star-studded Soccer Aid 2008 charity football match. More →

Jude Law's Peace Tour Sep 5, 2008

Jude Law returned to Afghanistan earlier this week for a two-day mission in support of Peace One Day and UNICEF. More →

Shakira Wins Humanitarian Award Aug 19, 2008

Colombian pop star Shakira proved hips don’t lie when she received an ALMA award on Sunday for the humanitarian work she has been doing for Latin America’s impoverished children. More →