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Sam Thompson Completes Epic Match Ball Mission for UNICEF Jun 11, 2025

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has crossed his ‘Match Ball Mission’ finish line at Old Trafford raising £1,516,433.22 and counting for UNICEF as he completed the ultimate test of endurance, successfully transporting the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball more than 260 miles from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester. More →

Sir Mo Farah Preps Sam Thompson for Epic Endurance Challenge May 28, 2025

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has teamed up with Olympic gold medallist and Soccer Aid for UNICEF stalwart Sir Mo Farah ahead of his ‘Match Ball Mission’ for Soccer Aid for UNICEF. More →

David Beckham Launches Fundraising Appeal for UNICEF for his 50th Birthday Apr 30, 2025

For 20 years, David Beckham has advocated for children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – a role that has seen him raise awareness on issues such as education, health, immunization, and protection. Today, in the lead up to his 50th birthday, he is launching a new fundraising appeal for UNICEF’s work to support the most vulnerable children. More →

Millie Bobby Brown Meets Adolescent Girls in Brazil Apr 2, 2025

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown met adolescent girls and young children while in São Paulo, Brazil, this week, to hear about their lives, the challenges they face, and how they are pursuing their dreams. More →

Stars Named for Soccer Aid 2025 Mar 12, 2025

Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Old Trafford, Manchester this June. Uniting celebrities and footballing legends to battle it out on the pitch as England take on the Soccer Aid World XI FC in the world’s biggest charity football match. More →

Hard Rock International and Shakira Announce Year-Long Women Empowerment Initiative This International Women's Day Mar 7, 2025

In celebration of Hard Rock International’s annual “International Women’s Month” and International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Hard Rock and global superstar & humanitarian, Shakira, announce a year-long partnership that aims to empower women around the world to tell their stories, be their authentic selves and unite through the power of music. More →

Yoshiki Foundation America Donates $500,000 to Support Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires Feb 4, 2025

International superstar Yoshiki and his Yoshiki Foundation America donated to multiple charitable organizations to provide $500,000 in disaster relief to the areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires. More →

Ishmael Beah Meets Young People Trapped in World's Biggest Child Displacement Crisis Dec 18, 2024

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah travelled to Sudan this week to meet with children and families affected by the conflict that has devastated the country for the past 19 months. More →

Gemma Chan Visits UNICEF Humanitarian Supply Warehouse Dec 3, 2024

Actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador, Gemma Chan, recently visited UNICEF’s humanitarian supply warehouse in Denmark, to help pack vital supplies for children affected by climate change and support UNICEF UK in its call on the UK Government to increase funding to overseas aid and do more to protect the world’s children from future climate crises. More →

Stars Join UNICEF UK at First Ever Once Upon Our Time Gala Dec 2, 2024

Stars of stage and screen joined more than 200 guests at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) inaugural Once Upon Our Time Gala on Wednesday night, at Frameless London. More →

Stars Draw On Childhood Memories To Design T-Shirts For UNICEF Nov 14, 2024

Ahead of World Children’s Day on 20 November, UNICEF UK has enlisted the help of its celebrity supporters from the worlds of film, music, sport, and fashion to release a limited-edition T-shirt collection, helping to raise vital funds for the leading children’s organisation. More →

Comic Relief US Announces Comic Relief Live Nov 4, 2024

Comic Relief US today announces “Comic Relief Live,” a star-studded gala on Dec. 9 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. More →

Bruce Springsteen Performs at USC Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Oct 16, 2024

Nearly 700 guests convened for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration at the USC Shoah Foundation's Ambassadors for Humanity Gala. More →

$1 Billion Announced During 2024 Global Citizen Festival to End Extreme Poverty Oct 2, 2024

The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. More →

Rotary International Launches Celebrity Ambassador Program Sep 23, 2024

Rotary International today launched its celebrity ambassador program, welcoming Kat Graham, for many years Rotary’s first ambassador and Archie Panjabi, Rotary’s first ambassador for a polio-free world. Sibongile Mlambo and Gaby Moreno are Rotary’s inaugural members for 2024-2025. More →

Hard Rock and John Legend 'Come Together for Good' at Special Performance for Unity by Hard Rock Members Sep 18, 2024

Last week, Hard Rock International hosted a private “Unity by Hard Rock Come Together for Good” performance with EGOT-winning critically acclaimed, multi-platinum artist and producer John Legend at the original Hard Rock Cafe London in continued celebration of the Unity by Hard Rock global loyalty program launch. More →

Global Citizen Seeking Volunteers for Coldplay Concerts in Australia and New Zealand Sep 11, 2024

The search is on for volunteers in Australia and New Zealand to help spread the importance of taking action with Global Citizen before and during Coldplay’s upcoming tour! All volunteers receive complimentary access to the show. More →

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Power Up the Next Generation With 2nd Annual Kids Relief Campaign Aug 29, 2024

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon are teaming up for the first time to launch the 2nd annual Kids Relief campaign: “Game to Change the World,” an interactive virtual–to–real-world movement that reaches kids where they are and empowers them to become a force for good in their communities. More →

George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh Album Now Available for Streaming Aug 14, 2024

For the first time, The Concert for Bangladesh, the GRAMMY Award-winning album from George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & friends, is now available for streaming across all major digital music providers worldwide. More →

Actor Theo James Appointed as Global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR Jul 19, 2024

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, last month announced the appointment of the British actor Theo James as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Arlo Parks Appointed UNICEF UK Ambassador Jul 11, 2024

Arlo Parks has been appointed as the youngest Ambassador to the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), following three years of support to the charity. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Democratic Republic of the Congo With UNICEF Jun 26, 2024

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the first time earlier this month, as escalating violence and mass displacement in the eastern part of the country pushes the number of grave violations against children towards a peak. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF Raises £15 million Jun 25, 2024

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024, broadcast live from Stamford Bridge, London, last week has raised £15 million, for UNICEF’s vital work helping give children around the world happy, healthy, and play-filled childhoods. More →

Stars to Appear at 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Jun 20, 2024

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today announced the lineup of the 2024 Global Citizen Festival, set to take place on Central Park’s Great Lawn on September 28. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF to Return in June 2024 May 27, 2024

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 will take place on June 9 at Stamford Bridge. More →

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Names 2024 Ripple of Hope Award Laureates May 8, 2024

Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, has announced the winners of the 2024 Ripple of Hope Awards: Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, actor, director, and producer; Antonio Neri, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise; John W. Rogers, Jr., chairman and co-CEO of Ariel Investments; and Tom Wilson, chair, president, and CEO of The Allstate Corporation. More →

UNICEF USA Announces Aria Mia Loberti as Newest Ambassador Apr 23, 2024

UNICEF USA has appointed star of Netflix’s adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel All the Light We Cannot See, Aria Mia Loberti, as the organization’s newest Ambassador. More →

Global Leaders Sign Elders’ Open Letter Calling for Bold Action on Existential Threats Feb 15, 2024

Over 100 leading figures, led by members of The Elders and the Future of Life Institute, have issued an open letter calling on world leaders to take a bold new approach to address ‘catastrophic’ risks to humanity. More →

The Elders Call for Israel to Comply with ICJ Measures Jan 30, 2024

In a new statement, The Elders – including Mary Robinson, Ban Ki-moon, Graça Machel, and Gro Harlem Brundtland – are calling on Israel to comply with the International Court of Justice: More →

David Beckham Visits India With UNICEF Nov 29, 2023

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to India this month to meet children and adolescents, including girls who are bringing about change and innovation in their communities, and young women who have overcome barriers to help close gender gaps. More →