http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1235-aid-for-the-world en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement Aid for the World, the global humanitarian organization that uses everyday resources to meet the most basic needs of people worldwide, will be hosting its first annual gala benefit &#8220;Leader In Action&#8221; featuring keynote speaker General Colin Powell &#8211; who will speak on &quot; Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust and Values&quot; – and honoring His Excellency President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi.</p> <p>71-year-old Colin Powell was the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-2005), serving under President George W. Bush. He was the first African American appointed to that position. During his miltary career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987–1989), as Commader-in-Chief, U.S. Army Forces Command (1989), and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), holding the latter position during the Gulf War.</p> <p>General Powell is the recipient of numerous U.S. military awards and decorations including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Soldier&#8217;s Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. <p><a href="/news/1643-aid-for-the-world-presents-an-evening-with-colin-powell">Read more</a></p> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1643 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1643-aid-for-the-world-presents-an-evening-with-colin-powell Aid for the World Colin Powell Peasall Sisters Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving Poverty Education Health Hunger