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Nelson Mandela Honored With Leadership Award Dec 18, 2008

Nelson Mandela was unanimously selected as the first-ever recipient of the Club of Madrid Democratic Leadership Award on December 15. More →

Buy Halle Berry's Favorite Bag For Charity Dec 17, 2008

Halle Berry is donating some love this holiday season after teaming up with Coach Leatherware for a special promotion: Coach Cares. More →

Jackie Chan Hands Over Cash To Boys' And Girls' Club Dec 17, 2008

Action star Jackie Chan took a break from filming his latest movie last week to present two checks to organizations that benefit children. More →

Ben Affleck Shows Gratitude For The Troops Dec 16, 2008

Ben Affleck and Patricia Heaton were on hand at the California National Guard Armory on Sunday, December 14, as part of Operation Gratitude. More →

Keira Knightley Rhymes For Amnesty International Dec 16, 2008

British actress Keira Knightley has joined the Amnesty International Protect The Human campaign by appearing in a rhyming video. More →

Mia Farrow Calls For Help In The Congo Dec 16, 2008

Actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow, who’s just returned from a three day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, urged all armed groups in North Kivu to allow aid organizations to provide life saving assistance to women and children. More →

Stars Raise Megabucks At ICAP Charity Day Dec 12, 2008

ICAP (IAP.L), the world’s premier interdealer broker, raised $16.3 million (£11 million) worldwide on its 16th annual Charity Day, beating the $13.7 million (£9.2 million) raised in 2007. The money raised will be donated to over 100 charities worldwide. More →

Annie Lennox - Human Rights Now! Dec 12, 2008

Annie Lennox was awarded a Special Achievement Award at the German Sustainability Awards last week. More →

Danielle Lloyd Shops For A Good Cause Dec 12, 2008

Celebrities famed for their extreme shopping could be feeling a little more saintly this year thanks to a new online shopping service that could turn them into some of the Britain’s biggest charity givers. More →

Ewan McGregor's Bike Raises Cash For UNICEF Dec 11, 2008

Earlier this month, actor Ewan McGregor auctioned off his favorite motorcycle to raise money for UNICEF. More →

David Beckham Hits New Zealand For Kids And Animals Dec 9, 2008

David Beckham was in Auckland, New Zealand, last week for several charity events. More →

Charity Day Stars Announced Dec 9, 2008

As reported by Look To The Stars last week, ICAP – the world’s premier interdealer broker – will hold its 16th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, 10 December. On this day, all company revenues will be donated to over 100 charities around the world. We can now reveal some of the stars confirmed to make appearances. More →

George Clooney Hosts Charity Dinner For Darfur Dec 8, 2008

Actor George Clooney raised $14.57 million for charity when he hosted a fundraising party in London last Thursday, December 4. More →

Kaiser Chiefs Walk In An Oxfam Winter Wonderland Dec 5, 2008

The Kaiser Chiefs headlined the first of the annual Winter Wonderland live shows at London’s Brixton Academy on Tuesday night. More →

World Leaders Ask For UN Help In Burma Dec 5, 2008

A massive group of former world leaders, presidents, and prime ministers – including Mikhail Gorbachev, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, and George Bush Sr – have written to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to ask him to secure the release of all political prisoners in Burma by the end of this year. More →

Nicole Richie Wants To Give You A Fruitcake For Christmas Dec 4, 2008

Tony Hawk, Nicole Richie and Fall Out Boy are on a mission to “re-gift” the classic fruitcake this Christmas with a new charity application on Facebook. More →

Stars Rally For ICAP World Charity Day Dec 4, 2008

ICAP (IAP.L), the world’s premier interdealer broker, will hold its 16th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, 10 December, 2008. On this day, all company revenues will be donated to over 100 charities around the world. More →

JK Rowling To Create Magic For Charity Tomorrow Dec 3, 2008

Harry Potter fans around the world will have a very restless night as they wait with eager anticipation for JK Rowling's new book, The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, which is being released tomorrow, December 4. More →

Will Ferrell Launches Human Rights Awareness Month Dec 3, 2008

Funnyman Will Ferrell launched Human Rights Awareness Month earlier this week with a passionate plea to help Burma. More →

Ewan McGregor Auctions Motorcycle For UNICEF Nov 27, 2008

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is set to auction one of his favorite motorcycles for UNICEF. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Russia For UNICEF Nov 26, 2008

Actor and heartthrob Orlando Bloom made a surprise trip to Russia recently, to visit the Krasnoselsky social shelter in Moscow on behalf of UNICEF. More →

Nicole Kidman Delivers Anti-Violence Petition To UN Nov 26, 2008

Nicole Kidman has presented U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with a petition that calls on world leaders to end impunity for perpetrators of violence against women, provide services for survivors and, most importantly, invest in prevention. More →

Paul McCartney's Guitar Auctioned For ActionAid Nov 26, 2008

A handmade guitar owned by Sir Paul McCartney was due to go under the hammer for charity in London last night, November 25. More →

Rihanna To Light Up New York For UNICEF Nov 19, 2008

Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini will light the UNICEF Snowflake at the Grand Army Plaza in New York City today, November 19. More →

M.I.A. Builds School In Liberia Nov 18, 2008

Rapper M.I.A. is currently looking for support to help build a school in Liberia. More →

Neil Finn's New Album Gets Crowded For Oxfam Nov 17, 2008

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn has invited a host of well known musicians to join him in recording a new album for charity. More →

British Stars To Climb Kilimanjaro For Comic Relief Nov 17, 2008

Ronan Keating, Gary Barlow and Cheryl Cole are to join a host of other British celebrities to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief next year. More →

Chris Evert Charity Tennis Event Attracts Celebrities Nov 17, 2008

The 2008 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic was held at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, November 1-2nd, and once again proved to be a raging success – so much so, that tennis legend Chris Evert has now raised close to $20 million for charities! More →

Nicole And Joel To Light Up Beverly Hills For UNICEF Nov 14, 2008

Celebrity couple Nicole Richie and Joel Madden will host UNICEF's 2008 Beverly Hills Snowflake Lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 22, in Los Angeles. More →

American Idol Gives Back $67 Million Nov 13, 2008

David Beckham, Bono, Annie Lennox and Carrie Underwood have all accepted cheques from April’s Idol Gives Back event on behalf of the charities they support. More →