George Harrison Charity Work, Events and Causes
Charity biography
George Harrison was guitarist for The Beatles.
He organized the first ever multi-artist benefit concert – The Concert For Bangladesh – in 1971.
A major supporter of peace charities, Harrison established the Material World Foundation to support a number of different charities.
The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF is a joint undertaking between the Harrison family and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to support UNICEF programs that provide lifesaving assistance to children, including health, education, nutrition and emergency relief. In the tradition established by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF continues to support UNICEF programs in Bangladesh while expanding its influence to include other countries where children are in need.
Harrison passed away in November, 2001, but has left a lasting legacy on the history of celebrity charity giving.
Charities & foundations supported (1)
George Harrison has supported the following charities:
Other supporters of the same charities & foundations
Adam Ant Adrian Grenier Adrien Brody Agnes Chan Alan Shearer Alastair Campbell Alicia Keys Alison Mau Alyssa Milano Andie MacDowell Angelina Jolie Angélique Kidjo Annie Lennox Antonio Banderas Audrey Hepburn
Causes supported
Children, Health, Human Rights, Poverty
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Related charity news and events (18)
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UNICEF Celebrates George Harrison's Charity Concert For Bangladesh Jul 27, 2011
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George Harrison's Sister Wants Fab Fan Memories For Charity Jun 2, 2011
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EMI Artists Band Together For Japan Apr 6, 2011
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Yusuf Islam Uses Fan Voices For Peace Mar 30, 2011
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George Harrison's Widow Continues Husband's Charity Legacy In Bangladesh Mar 17, 2011
