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Comic Relief US and The Harlem Globetrotters Partner for Red Nose Day Apr 18, 2023

Red Nose Day and the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, both globally recognized for embracing the power of fun and entertainment, are coming together to raise money, change lives and build healthy futures for all children. More →

Red Nose Day Returns May 25 Apr 17, 2023

Comic Relief US’ annual Red Nose Day campaign is back on May 25 for its ninth year, raising life-changing funds to help end the cycle of poverty and ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered across the U.S. and around the world. More →

Stars Attend Habitat LA 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Mar 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) raised $925,000 to help fuel the organization’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing during the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Presented by City National Bank, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Habitat for Humanity Announces Resumption of Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project Oct 6, 2022

After a three-year hiatus, Habitat for Humanity will welcome hundreds of volunteers, staff, community members and country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to don their hard hats once again for the global housing nonprofit’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. More →

14 Years Of The Artists For Peace And Justice Gala Commemorated During Toronto Film Festival Sep 14, 2022

Co-chairs Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd hosted the 14th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, an intimate evening raising over $725,000 for education in Haiti. More →

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Meet Aid Workers Supporting The Response in Ukraine Apr 26, 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Thursday met aid workers including from Save the Children to hear about the impact of the humanitarian response to the crisis in Ukraine which has forced 4.8 million children from their homes. More →

Stars Attend the Habitat of Humanity Los Angeles Builders Ball Mar 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Builders Ball celebrated the donors and partners of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA), as well as its counterparts in the building, real estate and related industries, who are all helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles. More →

Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine Mar 14, 2022

While the world watches the devastating destruction of Ukraine and people from villages, towns, and cities worldwide are organizing collection points for donations, let’s have a look at the celebrities that have put their money where their mouths are, making financial contributions and launching fundraisers using their public platforms. More →

Sophia Bush, Laura Dern and Saniyya Sidney celebrate #HerVoice with CARE Mar 4, 2022

This week, in advance of International Women’s Day, CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice by empowering women and girls, launched the #HerVoice campaign to recognize extraordinary acts of women and inspire young girls everywhere. More →

Stars Join American Red Cross Los Angeles Region Storytelling Event Feb 24, 2022

Jane Seymour (“Live and Let Die”) and Chris Meloni (“Law & Order: Organized Crime”) will lead the lineup of Hollywood celebrities taking the virtual stage for the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region storytelling event on Thursday, March 3. More →

Famous Faces Celebrate A Decade of Christmas Jumper Day Dec 9, 2021

To celebrate ten years of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day, famous faces from across the nation have joined forces to amplify the urgent changes that children want to see in the world. More →

U2’s The Edge and Bob Ezrin Launch ohyay Gallery to Celebrate Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction Dec 2, 2021

Ohyay, a virtual event platform, has partnered with the charity Music Rising to launch a first-of-its-kind guitar viewing gallery in anticipation of “Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising” on December 11th. More →

Celebrities Celebrate a Decade of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 26, 2021

Celebrities from TV, fashion, comedy and sport have joined forces to support Save the Children's 10th annual Christmas jumper day on Friday 10th December. More →

Hillary Clinton Shares Hope for Future, Cynthia Erivo & Yo-Yo Ma Perform During CARE Impact Awards Nov 24, 2021

CARE, the leading humanitarian organization working to defeat poverty and achieve social justice by empowering women and girls, last week hosted the 4th annual virtual Impact Awards honoring leaders from across industries for their philanthropy, activism, and groundbreaking work to further CARE’s mission both in the United States and internationally. More →

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Join WHO, Save the Children in COVID Vaccine Plea Nov 5, 2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have joined the World Health Organization and Save the Children in an appeal to G20 leaders meeting to honour promises to get COVID-19 vaccines to low-income countries where just 3% of people have had a jab. More →

Drew and Jonathan Scott Lead Volunteers Back to the Habitat for Humanity Build Site Nov 4, 2021

At a time when a safe and healthy home has never been more important, Habitat Humanitarians, designers and renovators Drew and Jonathan Scott joined Habitat For Humanity in Long Beach, California recently to lead a volunteer build. More →

Cynthia Erivo, Yo-Yo Ma, Hillary Clinton Come Together for CARE Impact Awards Nov 2, 2021

CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice by empowering women and girls, announced today that the 4th annual CARE Impact Awards will take place virtually on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 8PM ET. More →

Jennifer Garner Visits Programs Helping Afghan Refugees in the U.S. Sep 20, 2021

As thousands of Afghan evacuees continue to seek safety in the U.S., Save the Children Trustee and actress Jennifer Garner visited Save the Children’s programs helping support the immediate needs of newly-arrived Afghan children and families at, and just outside of, Dulles International Airport, which serves the Washington, D.C. metro area. More →

Change The World With Every Search At Trueheart Jun 28, 2021

The Trueheart social impact search engine, which launched globally last week and was created by the married dynamic duo Amy and Scott Malin, is poised to disrupt philanthropy. Users will change the world with every search. More →

100 Former Prime Ministers and Presidents Demand G7 Vaccinate Poorer Countries Jun 8, 2021

230 world leaders, including 100 former prime ministers, presidents and foreign ministers have issued an emotional plea calling on the G7 to pay for vaccinating the world against Covid-19. More →

Malala Yousafzai Donates $150,000 to Children in Gaza May 31, 2021

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is donating $100,000 (£71,000) to Save the Children, $25,000 to KinderUSA and $25,000 to DCI Palestine to support families in Gaza as they begin the long process of rebuilding and rehabilitation after the recent escalation of violence with Israel. More →

Coldplay to Play Exclusive Concert May 24th to Support Red Nose Day May 20, 2021

UK band Coldplay will play a live-streamed concert on TikTok Monday May 24th to support Red Nose Day, the annual campaign to end child poverty. More →

Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, Kris Jenner to be Honored at 2021 Outstanding Mother Awards Mar 18, 2021

The National Mother’s Day Committee announced this week that it will be honoring eight remarkable women from the worlds of entertainment, retail, wellness, medicine and finance at its 43rd Annual Outstanding Mother Awards virtual ceremony on May 6, 2021, at 7 p.m., EST. More →

Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army Mar 3, 2021

The Salvation Army has received a $45,000 donation from Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, in support of the organization’s ongoing relief efforts to serve vulnerable Americans, particularly those impacted by COVID-19. More →

Oxfam Kicks Off Regift Revolution, With Support From Artists, Musicians and Celebs Dec 14, 2020

This holiday season Oxfam and friends are shopping differently and encouraging everyone to be kind to our planet, and our wallets, by regifting. More →

David Letterman, Garth Brooks and More Join Habitat for Humanity to Share the Meaning of Home Dec 1, 2020

Across the world, home has taken on a new meaning. Home has become a classroom. A workspace. A studio. A greenhouse. A gym. A playground. A place of solace. The source of our wellbeing. And though the holidays might look a bit different this year, at least we have home. More →

War Child Announces First Virtual Gala: RISE TOGETHER Nov 20, 2020

War Child, a global humanitarian organization, is thrilled to announce RISE TOGETHER, a virtual evening in support of vulnerable war-affected children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

The Red Cross and Martina McBride Urge Americans to Give Comfort Through Blood Donation Nov 19, 2020

The American Red Cross and country music star Martina McBride have joined together this holiday season to remind folks to take care of one another, sharing comfort and joy with hospitals patients through the gift of blood donation. More →

Celebrities Help Make The World Better With Christmas Sweaters Nov 16, 2020

Christmas Jumper Day is back! And whilst it may look a little different after a challenging year, Save the Children is hoping that flashing, festive knits will still be sweeping the nation on Friday 11th December, creating much-needed Christmas cheer and a chance to raise money for the world’s most vulnerable children in the UK and around the world. More →

Atlantic Records Unveils Benefit Album At Home With The Kids Sep 2, 2020

Atlantic Records is proud to announce the release of the all-star children’s music benefit compilation, AT HOME WITH THE KIDS. More →