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Daddy Yankee Distributes Shelter Repair Kits In Puerto Rico Nov 10, 2017

Puerto Rico native, rapper, producer and “Despacito” singer Daddy Yankee joined volunteers in Caguas this week to distribute shelter repair kits to families. More →

Pathway To Paris Celebrates Successful Carnegie Hall Concert For Climate Action Nov 8, 2017

Pathway to Paris gave voice to the urgent issue of climate change on Sunday night at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the launch of its 1,000 Cities initiative and the organization’s three years of environmental advocacy. More →

Rainn Wilson And Arcade Fire Attend Mona Foundation's Seattle Gala Nov 7, 2017

Over 175 people, more than ever before, attended the Mona Foundation's Seattle Gala on October 20th. Guests arrived at the Seattle World Trade Center beginning at three on the sunny Sunday afternoon. More →

Bob Weir Appointed UN Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador Nov 7, 2017

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) last month appointed legendary musician and founding member of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company Bob Weir as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Celebrities Join 10 Waves Of One Drop Nov 6, 2017

The One Drop Foundation, Guy Laliberté’s international non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to safe water, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by launching ‘10 Waves of One Drop.’ More →

Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei Promotes Positive Playlists With The Cybersmile Foundation Nov 3, 2017

Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei, Katie Cassidy, Paige Spiranac and teen stars Johnny and Lauren Orlando have campaigned with The Cybersmile Foundation and Claire’s this October encouraging young people to follow their dreams regardless of other people’s negativity. More →

Equality Now Celebrates 25th Anniversary Make Equality Reality Gala Nov 2, 2017

Equality Now hosted their annual Make Equality Reality Gala this week at Gotham Hall in New York City. More →

Maria Shriver Presents A Women's Health Summit: It Starts With the Brain Oct 30, 2017

Award-winning journalist Maria Shriver and A+E Networks President & CEO Nancy Dubuc today announced that they will be joining forces on November 1, 2017, for an enlightening summit that will break new ground on the future of women’s brain health. More →

Ryan Tedder Honored at 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala - Presented by Johnson & Johnson Oct 26, 2017

Last week, Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, honored Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

The Elders Express Dismay At United States And Israel Withdrawal From UNESCO Oct 16, 2017

The Elders have expressed dismay over the announcements by the United States and Israel that they intend to withdraw from membership of UNESCO, the UN’s education, social and cultural organisation. More →

Beyonce Lends Song To New Global Goals Campaign Film Oct 11, 2017

Beyoncé is lending her song ‘Freedom’ to a Global Goals campaign film demanding #FreedomForGirls on International Day Of The Girl. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Lionel Richie With Recording Artists Inspiration Award Oct 11, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has announced Lionel Richie will be the first recipient of its inaugural Recording Artists Inspiration Award. More →

Viola Davis Continues To Front Hungry For More Campaign Oct 6, 2017

Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have come together again to continue the Hunger Is “Hungry for More” campaign, which is designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in America. More →

Enrique Iglesias Partners With Save The Children And Omaze For Hurricane Relief Oct 5, 2017

Following the devastation of hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, Miami-native Enrique Iglesias is partnering with Save the Children and online fundraising platform Omaze, to raise funds for those affected. More →

Women's Media Center Announces Honorees For 2017 Women's Media Awards Oct 4, 2017

The Women's Media Center announces their host and honorees for the 2017 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on October 26, at Capitale in New York City. More →

Global Goals Awards Honor Five Champions Making The World A Better Place Sep 28, 2017

The 2017 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards last week honored five outstanding activists for their efforts to create positive impact in people’s lives and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More →

David Oyelowo To Be Honored At GEANCO Foundation Benefit Sep 27, 2017

The GEANCO Foundation, which saves and transforms lives in Africa, will hold its annual star-studded Hollywood fundraiser on Tuesday, October 3, at Spectra in the Pacific Design Center. More →

Jamie Gold And Adrian Paul To Host The PEACE Fund's Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Sep 27, 2017

The PEACE Fund's 3rd annual Poker tournament hosted by World Championship WSOP player Jamie Gold and ‘HIGHLANDER’ actor, director and Peace Fund Founder, Adrian Paul will benefit children affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

Demi Lovato Joins Forces With Save The Children To Bring HEART Program To Iraq Sep 26, 2017

At the 2017 Global Citizen Festival in NYC, multi-platinum recording artist and mental health advocate Demi Lovato announced her partnership with international advocacy organization Global Citizen as an Ambassador, championing mental health with a special focus on vulnerable communities. More →

VH1 Save The Music Foundation And Imagine Dragons Team Up For Music Education Sep 25, 2017

Toyota, VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival, joined by GRAMMY Award-winning rock band and Las Vegas natives Imagine Dragons, presented three Las Vegas area schools with a $40,000 music education grant that will provide music instruments to enhance each school’s music programs and expand student participation. More →

Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief Raises More Than $55 Million Sep 21, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced that more than $55,000,000 was raised from the one-hour telethon special, which aired on Tuesday, September 12. The much needed funds will go to aid people affected by both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

David Suzuki - LNG Is Not The Clean Fuel You May Think It Is Sep 21, 2017

Environmentalist David Suzuki offers these facts about fracking, busting the myths surrounding natural gas / methane: More →

Jennifer Garner And Once Upon A Farm On A Mission To Create Healthier Children And Planet Sep 20, 2017

Today, co-founders Jennifer Garner, John Foraker, Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz announce the expansion of Once Upon a Farm, an organic family food company that currently offers a line of cold-pressed organic baby foods and applesauces. More →

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder To Be Honored At Save The Children Illumination Gala Sep 19, 2017

Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, has announced that the 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala will honor Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

Social Good Summit Kicks Off UN General Assembly Sep 14, 2017

The Social Good Summit, a unique gathering of world leaders, global activists and influencers in the arts, technology and entertainment, will once again kick off the United Nations General Assembly with a symposium of globally-recognized speakers discussing innovations in media and technology to make the world a better place by 2030. More →

Dominic West - Made In Britain, Dropped On Children Sep 13, 2017

British actor Dominic West has lent his voice to a provocative new film from Save the Children, highlighting the role of the UK Government in fuelling the devastating war in Yemen by approving arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other states fighting there. More →

Stars Joined Students, Educators, Parents, And More For EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 11, 2017

On Saturday, the biggest names in entertainment, journalism, sports, and music joined educators, parents, and more for “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that invited the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

More Stars Added To Hand In Hand Hurricane Relief Telethon Sep 11, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced additional celebrity participants, corporate partners and plans for expanded relief efforts to include those who may be affected by Hurricane Irma in addition to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. More →

Prince William And Prince Harry Visit Support4Grenfell Community Hub Sep 8, 2017

Prince William and Prince Harry have visited the newly established Royal Foundation Support4Grenfell Community hub, which provides support to the Grenfell Tower community in London. More →

Additional Stars To Join EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 8, 2017

Today, XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that more stars will participate in “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that will invite the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →