Look To The Stars News: Global Campaign for Education

Jessica Alba Takes 1GOAL Charity Campaign To Congress

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Jessica Alba was in Washington DC yesterday to campaign US Congress leaders to raise the standards of education in Africa through an Education For All Act.

Joining Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Alba – who visited Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and Mozambique last month with Bono – was representing the ONE Campaign’s 1GOAL initiative.

“I’m honored to join Congresswoman Lowey to announce the Education for All Act,” Alba said. “I traveled to Ghana, Senegal and South Africa with 1GOAL to listen and learn and see for myself the impact of education. I met children who work to support their families, but dream of going to school, and families who told me that providing an education for their children is their only way to beat poverty.”

Shakira Wins Humanitarian Award

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Colombian pop star Shakira proved hips don’t lie when she received an ALMA award on Sunday for the humanitarian work she has been doing for Latin America’s impoverished children.

The American Latino Media Arts awards – hosted by Eva Longoria – celebrated the achievements of Latin American performers, with accolades going to America Ferrera, Linda Ronstadt, and Charlie Sheen.

Shakira, who is a UNICEF Ambassador and recently took part in concerts to bring a stop to civil unrest in Colombia, received the award for her work to improve the lives of children in Colombia and Latin America.

Shakira Promotes Global Campaign For Education Action

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:24:54 +0000

Pop sensation Shakira was in Washington D.C. yesterday (April 22) to promote the Global Campaign for Education “Action Week”, which runs from April 21-27. As the group’s honorary spokesperson, she appeared with members of Congress along with students from across the United States to promote the Education for All Act of 2007. This legislation will raise up to $3 billion by 2012 for the basic education globally for the 77 million disadvantaged primary school age children who are out of school.

“Universal education isn’t about charity – it’s about investment,” said 31-year-old singer. “By providing vulnerable children with a basic education we can create a better, safer world.”

Shakira was praised by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on April 21 by telephone for her work to help raise the need for educating disadvantaged children. Shakira also praised Brown, who as British Treasury Chief in 2006 pledged $15 billion over 10 years for education in the developing world.