U2 Charity Work, Events and Causes
Charity biography
U2 is made up of Bono on vocals and rhythm guitar; The Edge on lead guitar, keyboards and backing vocals; Adam Clayton on bass guitar; and Larry Mullen, Jr. on drums and occasionally backing vocals.
The band is actively involved in improving human rights around the world with organizations such as Make Poverty History, Live 8 and Bono’s DATA campaign.
U2 recorded a John Lennon song for a CD compilation to raise funds for Amnesty International.
They also contributed a cover of Cole Porter’s Night And Day for the Red Hot and Blue AIDS charity album.
Charities & foundations supported (16)
U2 has supported the following charities:
Other supporters of the same charities & foundations
Annie Lennox Bob Geldof Bono Brad Pitt Coldplay Emmanuel Jal Green Day Jonas Brothers Kanye West Katy Perry Linkin Park Mariah Carey Michael Stipe Miley Cyrus The Edge
Causes supported
Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS, Animals, Children, Creative Arts, Disaster Relief, Environment, Fair Trade, Family/Parent Support, Health, Homelessness, Human Rights, Literacy, Mental Challenges, Physical Challenges, Poverty, Unemployment/Career Support, Women
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Related charity news and events (89)
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Songs For Japan Raises $10 Million For Earthquake Victims Nov 9, 2011
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U2 And Sting Donate Items To Rainforest Foundation Charity Auction Nov 8, 2011
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Sting's Rainforest Foundation Announces Christmas Celebrity Charity Auction Nov 1, 2011
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Bono Pays Tribute To Steve Jobs Oct 9, 2011
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Bill Clinton To Celebrate Charity Anniversary With U2 And Lady Gaga Sep 14, 2011
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