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United Nations World Food Programme Appoints Antoni Porowski as Goodwill Ambassador Nov 13, 2024

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced Antoni Porowski — culinary expert from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series “Queer Eye,” New York Times bestselling author and executive producer and host of National Geographic’s upcoming docuseries “No Taste Like Home” — as their newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine Mar 14, 2022

While the world watches the devastating destruction of Ukraine and people from villages, towns, and cities worldwide are organizing collection points for donations, let’s have a look at the celebrities that have put their money where their mouths are, making financial contributions and launching fundraisers using their public platforms. More →

Clarins and FEED Release a 10-Year Retrospective Film by Paris Brosnan Documenting the Importance of School Meals Sep 28, 2021

Emerging filmmaker Paris Brosnan releases a short film that captures a decade-long partnership with prestige beauty brand Clarins and FEED, a social impact-driven brand founded by Lauren Bush Lauren, to help deliver high-quality, nutritious food into the hands of children around the world. More →

Las Vegas Sands Announces Sheryl Crow Will Headline Sands Cares INSPIRE Feb 20, 2020

Las Vegas Sands has announced nine-time GRAMMY award winner and American music icon Sheryl Crow will headline the 2020 Sands Cares INSPIRE charity concert benefiting members of its Sands Cares Accelerator on May 28 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. More →

Lupita Nyong'o Joins Michael Kors To Watch Hunger Stop Oct 22, 2019

Michael Kors is pleased to announce that Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has joined Watch Hunger Stop, the brand’s global philanthropic campaign against hunger. More →

Short Film by Paris Brosnan Chronicles the Importance of School Meals in Sri Lanka Jun 4, 2019

Emerging filmmaker Paris Brosnan releases a short film and series of photographs that capture the ongoing work being done in Sri Lanka by the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which is supported by Clarins and FEED Foundation. More →

James Corden And Sheryl Crow Join The Ad Council's 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Nov 24, 2016

Last week the Ad Council, the largest U.S. producer of public service advertisements (PSAs), held its 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner honoring Shantanu Narayen, President & CEO of Adobe. More →

Sheryl Crow To Perform At Ad Council 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Nov 16, 2016

The Ad Council, the largest producer of public service advertisements (PSAs) in the U.S., has announced that Sheryl Crow, presented by iHeartMedia Inc., will perform at its 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on November 16, 2016. More →

Kate Hudson To Be Honored At GLSEN's Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 3, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson with the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles, to be held Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →

Drew Barrymore To Be Honored At 2016 Children's Hospital Los Angeles Once Upon A Time Gala Aug 31, 2016

On Saturday, October 15, 2016, more than 1,200 people will attend the Children's Hospital Los Angeles ‘Once Upon a Time’ Gala at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE. More →

Chelsea Handler To Join Speakers At Social Good Summit 2016 Jul 21, 2016

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, just announced the initial roster of speakers for its 2016 Summit which will take place September 18 and 19 in New York. More →

NBA Star Luol Deng Raises Funds To Support South Sudan Apr 19, 2016

On Saturday, NBA All-Star and Miami Heat Forward, Luol Deng, announced his efforts to address the humanitarian crisis currently facing millions of people in his native country of South Sudan. More →

Christina Aguilera Helps Launch World Hunger Relief 2015 Campaign Sep 30, 2015

Yum! Brands announced yesterday the launch of its annual World Hunger Relief effort featuring multi-Grammy Award winner and international superstar Christina Aguilera in a new public service announcement (PSA). More →

Cody Simpson And Juanes Help Kick Off World Humanitarian Day Aug 20, 2015

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon kicked off World Humanitarian Day with a reminder that “each one of us can make a difference” and " help create a more humane world." More →

Solo Sailor Jessica Watson Visits Syrian Refugees Jul 28, 2015

The United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Youth Ambassador Jessica Watson has visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan where she witnessed their remarkable strength in facing arduous daily challenges resulting from the conflict in Syria. More →

Kate Hudson Joins Michael Kors To Watch Hunger Stop Jul 27, 2015

Bringing her signature sense of optimism, generosity and glamour to the table, Kate Hudson will join Michael Kors and Watch Hunger Stop to help build a world with zero hunger by raising awareness and funds for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). More →

Michael Kors Named As World Food Programme Ambassador Jul 24, 2015

Internationally renowned fashion designer Michael Kors has been named a Global Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). More →

Drew Barrymore Recipient Of Mothers Who Make A Difference Award May 4, 2015

May 10th is a time to celebrate mothers around the world – it’s Mother’s Day! More →

Angelina Jolie Addresses UN Security Council On Syria Apr 27, 2015

UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on Friday warned that the international community must do everything possible to prevent a further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East before it becomes irreversible. More →

World Leaders and Celebrities to Address Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Apr 15, 2015

The Global Poverty Project and Earth Day Network have announced the list of speakers for Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day. More →

UN Messenger Of Peace Honoured For Anti-Hunger Efforts Jan 27, 2015

United Nations Messenger of Peace Princess Haya Al Hussein, of Jordan, has been awarded the 2015 Hunger Hero Award by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) during a ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More →

#TackleEbola Introduces Awareness Ribbon Jan 9, 2015

The Ebola crisis remains a deadly epidemic in West Africa and a continued threat to the world. This past October, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Paul G. Allen committed $100 million to stop the spread of Ebola and launched a public initiative called #TackleEbola to engage people from around the world to support the cause. More →

Whole Planet Foundation Partners With The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Oct 9, 2014

Lionsgate, a premier next generation global content leader, has announced that DORITOS, MAZDA and Whole Foods Market’s Whole Planet Foundation will partner with the studio for the year’s most anticipated film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. More →

Sami Yusuf Named As Global Ambassador Against Hunger Aug 28, 2014

The internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and composer Sami Yusuf has joined the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as a Global Ambassador Against Hunger. More →

Pass The Red Cup For Hunger Relief With Christina Aguilera Aug 6, 2014

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced the launch of its annual World Hunger Relief effort with the “Pass The Red Cup” challenge featuring multi-Grammy Award winner and international superstar Christina Aguilera. More →

Gaza: Deadly Shelling Of Another UN School Draws Condemnation Jul 30, 2014

As another United Nations school serving as a shelter for Palestinians in Gaza was hit by shells this morning, killing children, senior UN officials strongly condemned the attacks and warned against the targeting of civilians. More →

Howard G. Buffett Supports Shakira's World Food Programme Campaign Jul 3, 2014

Due to the overwhelming success of the campaign launched by Shakira and Activia, Howard G. Buffett, a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Ambassador Against Hunger since 2007, today announced a commitment by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to provide additional funding to support WFP’s school meals program. More →

Journey Frontman Sings For Typhoon Relief Apr 11, 2014

Prudence Foundation, the regional charitable arm of Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential), has launched a new episode of the popular financial literacy animation Cha-Ching and a new version of its “Charity” song to raise funds for the Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief and recovery effort. More →

Ludacris Supports Relief Efforts To Help Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan Nov 25, 2013

American entertainer, rapper and actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges today responded to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s call to help provide relief to survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Jack Johnson And Journey Donate To Typhoon Haiyan Relief Nov 18, 2013

Jack Johnson and classic rockers Journey are the latest stars to step up for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. More →