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Matt Damon To Host ONEXONE Charity Fundraiser Sep 27, 2010

ONEXONE, the charitable organization committed to fighting health issues and preserving the lives of children locally and globally, along with Academy Award-winner Matt Damon, will host their 3rd Annual ONEXONE Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 27th at Capitale at 130 Bowery in New York City. More →

Queen Rania Latest Celebrity To Join Charity Campaign Sep 27, 2010

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan announced today that she will join the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign as a global advocate for adolescent girls. Her leadership will help drive Girl Up’s mission to educate, empower and protect millions of girls around the world. More →

Jane Goodall Narrates Global Fund Documentary Sep 17, 2010

The United Nations Foundation will premiere today “A New Picture of Health,” a groundbreaking documentary about the work of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and its ongoing impact in saving millions of lives – particularly those of women and children – across the developing world. More →

TV Doctor Joins Charity Campaign For Young Girls Sep 17, 2010

Lisa Masterson, medical doctor, television personality and women’s health advocate, announced today that she will join the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign as a global champion for adolescent girls. More →

Maria Bello To Be Honored For Charity Work Sep 14, 2010

The Rado Unlimited Spirit Awards this week will honor the innovative and inspirational people who challenge definitions and boundaries through their art, work and philanthropic initiatives. This fall, Rado will present the Unlimited Spirit Award to three outstanding individuals who embody true Unlimited Spirit – actress and activist Maria Bello; architect and environmentalist David Hertz; and director, writer and producer Paul Haggis. More →

Supernatural Star Runs For Charity Sep 10, 2010

On September 5, Misha Collins, star of the CW’s Supernatural, ran over 50-miles to raise money for his non-profit organization Random Acts. More →

Ecuadorean Actor Speaks Charity With UNHCR Sep 9, 2010

Ecuadorean actor Roberto Manrique has gathered a loyal following in the region for his roles in Latin American telenovelas, or soap operas. The 31-year-old soared to stardom after appearing in soaps such as “Los Victorinos” and “El Clon.” But away from the small screen and the stage, he has recently developed a keen interest in the welfare of refugees in a country that hosts some 135,000 people of concern to UNHCR. More →

Ted Turner To Join Annie Lennox At Social Good Summit Sep 8, 2010

On September 20, as global leaders head to New York for United Nations Week – including a historic summit on global issues known as the “Millennium Development Goals” (MDGs) and the annual General Assembly – Mashable, 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation will bring together leaders from the digital industry, policy and media worlds for a groundbreaking Social Good Summit focused on how technology and social networks can play a leading role in addressing the world’s most intractable problems. More →

Sigourney Weaver Narrates Amazon Video Sep 8, 2010

Amazon Watch and International Rivers have teamed up to create a state-of-the-art 10-minute Google Earth 3-D tour and video narrated by actress Sigourney Weaver, with technical assistance from Google Earth Outreach, in support of Brazil’s Movimento Xingu Vivo Para Sempre (Xingu River Forever Alive Movement). More →

Angelina Jolie: Charity Trip To Help Pakistan Sep 7, 2010

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has been in Pakistan today, highlighting the suffering of millions of flood victims and the need for continuing aid for the displaced. More →

Stars Announced For Oxjam Charity Launch Gigs Sep 6, 2010

Oxfam UK has announced the lineup of acts for this year’s Oxjam launch gigs, to take place in London from September 27-30. More →

Martin Bell Makes Charity Trip To Yemen Sep 6, 2010

UNICEF UK Ambassador for Humanitarian Emergencies Martin Bell witnessed the horrifying impact of conflict on children when he visited northern Yemen recently. Fighting between government and rebel forces has raged in the region for several years, displacing thousands of families. More →

George Clooney: The American For Charity Sep 3, 2010

George Clooney's new movie, The American, opens in cinemas on September 1, and you can bid on props and costumes from the film to benefit charity. More →

Damien Hirst Paints Guitar For Charity Sep 2, 2010

Canadian guitar-maker Carparelli has created a series of 10 guitars, each painted by well known artists, to be auctioned off to raise money for 10 charities. More →

Angelina Jolie Films PSA For Pakistan Sep 1, 2010

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has appealed for greater public support for efforts to provide humanitarian relief to the millions of people whose lives have been devastated by the floods inundating much of Pakistan. More →

Imogen Heap And Richard Branson Take Part In Charity Telethon For Pakistan Aug 31, 2010

Join Imogen Heap, Sir Richard Branson and friends online, in a very spontaneous ‘get together’ with live music and open discussion, as they raise funds to benefit the victims of the recent devastating floods in Pakistan. More →

Ewan McGregor Urges Fans To Help Pakistan Aug 31, 2010

Long time UNICEF UK Ambassador and actor Ewan McGregor has launched a compelling video appealing to the UK public to help in whatever way they can to help Pakistan’s children whose lives have been devastated by the floods. The video will be shown online and as a TV appeal. More →

Clay Aiken Asks Fans To Donate To Pakistan Aug 30, 2010

Clay Aiken has recorded a video for UNICEF, calling on fans to lend a hand in any way they can to help those affected by Pakistan’s devastating floods. More →

Ivanka Trump Designs Charity Bracelet Aug 27, 2010

Heiress Ivanka Trump has unveiled her bracelet design for Girl Up, a new campaign launched by the United Nations Foundation. More →

Sarah McLachlan Celebrates Lilith Fair Charity Total Aug 25, 2010

Lilith Fair 2010 has wrapped up its North American tour, raising a massive $500,000 for charity. More →

Bollywood Star Named As UNICEF Ambassador Aug 24, 2010

UNICEF is delighted to announce the appointment of the Indian cinema’s leading lady, Priyanka Chopra, as its newest National Ambassador promoting child rights and adolescence. More →

Angelina Jolie Makes Charity Trip To Bosnia With UNHCR Aug 24, 2010

UN refugee agency Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has been in Bosnia and Herzegovina, meeting the country’s Presidency and discussing a number of issues, including the plight of the country’s displaced people during a one-day visit. More →

Omid Djalili To Be Quiz Master For Charity Aug 19, 2010

Award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili has accepted a new role as QuizAid Master for Christian Aid's first ever Twitter Quiz. More →

Mia Farrow Says Africa's Future Lies In Education Aug 18, 2010

In an op-ed published on CNN earlier this month, actress and activist Mia Farrow said the key to Africa’s future is in the education of the children. More →

Angelina Jolie Highlights Need For Charity Aid In Pakistan Aug 18, 2010

Angelina Jolie is asking fans to support Pakistan in its hour of need. More →

Cheryl Cole To Be Comic Relief Malaria Ambassador Aug 17, 2010

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole – who contracted malaria after a trip to Tanzania last month – is set to become an ambassador to raise awareness of the disease in Africa. More →

Ashton Kutcher Wants Craigslist To Help Stop Sex Trafficking Aug 16, 2010

Craigslist.com, like eBay, is the go to place for pack rats, collectors, all things frugal, and…sex traffickers? Actor and producer Ashton Kutcher has called out the virtual marketplace’s founder, Craig Newmark, via Twitter on promoting an illegal business in the black market. More →

Mandy Moore To Host Malaria Facebook Chat Today Aug 12, 2010

Mandy Moore will join malaria experts from the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign and PSI (Population Services International) for a “Town Hall” on malaria in Africa, broadcast live on Facebook today. More →

Ted Turner Puts Wealth To Work For A Better World Aug 11, 2010

United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner is taking his example of global philanthropy one step further with a public call for the global community to address the world’s toughest challenges. More →

Leo Messi Scores A Goal For UNICEF Aug 10, 2010

Leo Messi, renowned FC Barcelona and Argentina national team soccer player, completed his first field visit for UNICEF last month to highlight the milestones and challenges children in Haiti face six months after the earthquake. More →