Look To The Stars News: Queen Noor of Jordan

Stars Celebrate Queen Noor Of Jordan At UNICEF Ball

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

The biennial UNICEF Ball, one of Los Angeles’ most notable black-tie benefit galas, took place on Thursday, December 8 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.

Nicole Richie

Mia Farrow And Queen Noor Honored For Humanitarian Work

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists honored Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan and actress Mia Farrow with their Inspiration Awards for their work on humanitarian, human rights and peace issues at the United Nations in New York last week.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow speaks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists Inspiration Award luncheon at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Photo: UNICEF/NYHQ2011-1749/Markisz

UNICEF Honors Sting And Trudie Styler With Children's Champion Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +0000

On Thursday, October 20 the U.S. Fund for UNICEF presented Sting and UNICEF UK Ambassador Trudie Styler with its annual Children’s Champion Award.

This year’s award recipients were honored for their commitment to improving children’s lives and the environment. The evening’s celebration was a fundraising event co-chaired by Alli and Bill Achtmeyer, Barrie and Kevin Landry, and Elaine and Bobby Sager that brought in a record $1.15 million for UNICEF’s global child survival programs.

Sting and Styler, a UK UNICEF Ambassador since 2004, strive to make a difference for children around the world and protect the environment through numerous public efforts. From raising funds and awareness for the UNICEF End Child Exploitation and United Against AIDS campaigns to visiting tsunami-affected Sri Lanka in solidarity with those affected by the devastating disaster, Styler has been a leading voice on behalf of some of the poorest and most vulnerable children on earth. In November 2005, she received the highest accolade bestowed on a UNICEF Ambassador—the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award—for her commitment to the world’s children.

Justin Bieber Joins Celebrity Charity Auction To Save The Earth

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Justin Bieber is one of the stars taking green to a whole new level with the online launch of the second annual celebrity charity Bid to Save the Earth Green Auction, a momentous live event and companion online auction to raise funds and awareness for the preservation and sustainability of our planet.

The online auction, powered by luxury charity auction company charitybuzz.com, launched on March 17, bringing hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the realms of fashion, entertainment, business, sports, luxury and travel to the fingertips of bidders around the world. Proceeds will benefit four leading environmental nonprofits – Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council, Conservation International and Central Park Conservancy – which collectively work at the local, national, and international scale to conserve nature for the long term well-being of people. Bidding is open through April 7 at www.charitybuzz.com/BidtoSaveTheEarth.

LTTS Exclusive: Zade Talks Charity And International Peace

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Zade Dirani is a Jordanian pianist and composer whose compositions blend world, classical and pop music – and he uses his unique gift for humanitarian efforts.

He established the Zade Foundation for International Peace and Understanding aimed at helping young musicians share with the world a deeper understanding of their cultures by offering them a unique opportunity to expand their roles from musicians to proactive peace builders and future community leaders.

LookToTheStars.org was privileged to speak to Zade about his charity work.

Jordanian Pianist Zade Brings Music For Peace To America

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0000

30-year-old classically trained composer, pianist and producer Zade is on a mission to spread his message of peace and tolerance in 2010.

He has been called “Jordan’s leading cultural ambassador” by the Washington Times and his “One Night in Jordan: A Concert for Peace” is airing on public television stations nationwide this spring featuring 100 musicians from 40 nations. Check local listings for air times.

“Zade is a Jordanian musician of outstanding ability, whose creations have delighted the people of our nation,” said Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan. “In these troubled days, Zade represents the young seeking to bring peace and understanding to our troubled region and the world.”

Mandy Moore And Christina Ricci To Attend amFAR Gala In Dubai

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Celebrities such as Mandy Moore, Christina Ricci and Matt Dillon will attend this year’s amFAR gala to be held as part of the Dubai International Film Festival.

The event will take place on December 10 at the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the stars will be joined by Queen Noor of Jordan and others.

A limited number of seats are open and guests can take part in a racy auction for products ranging from a one-of-a-kind Chanel bag personally created by Karl Lagerfeld, especially for amfAR to Cartier’s Market Special Edition Middle East Watch and many more. Tickets can be bought from the amfAR website (www.amfar.org) or from the local amfAR Dubai office (call 04-4068786).

Angelina Jolie To Be Honored In Jordan

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Angelina Jolie is to be honored at the Arab Children’s Congress.

The actress flew out to Jordan yesterday to attend the 24th annual Arab Children’s Congress. Founded by Queen Noor of Jordan following the 1980 Arab Summit Conference in Amman, the event is considered to be the longest uninterrupted cultural gathering of Arab youth. According to the official website, Queen Noor wanted to “give youth age 14-16 the same opportunity as Nations Leaders to express their needs and aspirations and to be heard by decision makers in the Arab world in a program that gathers 4 youth from each Arab and European country for a week of visiting, learning and cultural interaction especially designed to promote peace, understand. For the past 24 years the Arab Children Congress is held regularly in July of every year under the patronage and care of Her Majesty Queen Noor. It brings together children age 14-16 from throughout the Arab world.”

This year’s event is to take place July 23-29 at the Noor Al Hussein Foundation’s Performing Arts Center.

Bono's Charity Auction Raises $42.6m for (RED)

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:11:22 +0000

Sotheby’s was seeing red last week as Bono and artist Damien Hirst organized a Valentine’s Day auction of more than 60 works of art to raise funds for Bono’s (RED) charity. And by by the end of the night, the U2 frontman had rallied deep-pocketed bidders to make the AIDS charity auction a raging success to the tune of $42.6 million.

“It is a historic night for artists” said Bono, “An extraordinary night in New York City. I am very moved.”

The U2 frontman was flanked by celebrity pals as he led the guests in a sing-along of the Beatles’ ‘All You Need Is Love’. “I see myself as a servant for Africa,” Bono said, “Tonight is about the awareness of AIDS and the medical treatment that can strongly aid in the demise of this disease.”