Colin Firth Helps Oxfam Food Drive

Colin Firth Helps Oxfam Food Drive Jul 28, 2008

After disappointing results from the latest G8 Summit in Japan, Oxfam is organizing a desperately needed food drive for Africa’s east region. Actors Colin Firth, John Hannah, and Daniela Nardini are campaigning for Britons to answer Oxfam’s call. More
Sandi Thom Tanks Up For Africa

Sandi Thom Tanks Up For Africa Jul 28, 2008

She may wish she was a punk rocker, but Scottish singer Sandi Thom definitely is one of the hottest acts in the industry today. And last week she joined workers from Oxfam Scotland as they put up an 11,000-litre water tank in Glasgow’s George Square to encourage people to donate to the charity’s emergency work across east Africa. More
Massive Attack Asks For Reprieve From Music Torture

Massive Attack Asks For Reprieve From Music Torture Jul 25, 2008

British band Massive Attack, comedian Bill Bailey, and Tom Morello from Rage Against The Machine are calling for an end to the use of music as a form of torture at Guantánamo Bay and other facilities where suspects of the “war on terror” are being held. More
Céline Dion Hosts Young Heroes

Céline Dion Hosts Young Heroes Jul 24, 2008

Twelve lucky young people were in Montreal last week to celebrate life and meet with Céline Dion. More
Stars Sing Songs For Tibet

Stars Sing Songs For Tibet Jul 23, 2008

Sting, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Alanis Morissette are just some of the artists who are donating songs to a new album to raise awareness for the International Campaign for Tibet. More
Robbie Williams Returns With Soccer Aid 2008

Robbie Williams Returns With Soccer Aid 2008 Jul 21, 2008

British pop star Robbie Williams is organizing a soccer extravaganza to raise money for UNICEF. More
Shakira Takes Part In Colombian Peace Rallies

Shakira Takes Part In Colombian Peace Rallies Jul 21, 2008

South American pop princess Shakira led nationwide demonstrations in her native Colombia yesterday demanding the liberation of hundreds of hostages held by rebels. More
Stand Up To Cancer: Sherry Lansing Tells Us How And Why

Stand Up To Cancer: Sherry Lansing Tells Us How And Why Jul 18, 2008

Sherry Lansing was the chair of the Motion Picture Group of Paramount Pictures from 1992 to 2005, where she oversaw the release of more than 200 films including Academy Award winners Forrest Gump (1994), Braveheart (1995), and the highest grossing movie of all time, Titanic (1997). More
Mia Farrow To Discuss Political Rights Of Women

Mia Farrow To Discuss Political Rights Of Women Jul 17, 2008

Actress Mia Farrow is to attend a special seminar next week to discuss the political-rights crises faced by women in Thailand and Burma. More
Stars Beat Bullying With New Auction

Stars Beat Bullying With New Auction Jul 16, 2008

A hot new charity auction has been launched on eBay, featuring items from Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne, and Girls Aloud. More
Jet Li Attends Earthquake Relief Banquet

Jet Li Attends Earthquake Relief Banquet Jul 16, 2008

Action star Jet Li attended a charity banquet in China last week to raise money for the victims of the devastating Sichuan earthquake that struck in May. More
Wanted: Blood Of NASCAR Fans

Wanted: Blood Of NASCAR Fans Jul 16, 2008

The American Red Cross has teamed up with 3M and Roush Fenway Racing to launch Red Cross Racing, a campaign that aims to encourage NASCAR fans to donate blood. More
Rihanna The Face Of New Charity Campaign

Rihanna The Face Of New Charity Campaign Jul 15, 2008

Rihanna is to front luxury goods label Gucci’s UNICEF campaign. More
A Message From Roger Moore

A Message From Roger Moore Jul 15, 2008

Some say he was the best James Bond ever, and now actor Roger Moore has written a message to encourage people to support UNICEF. More
Presidents Speak Out Against Government Condoned Torture

Presidents Speak Out Against Government Condoned Torture Jul 10, 2008

Amnesty International, in challenging the arguments for torture, has posted interviews on YouTube of former US president Jimmy Carter, former Ireland president Mary Robinson, government officials and experts to prove that “Torture Can Never Be Justified.” More
The Chips Are Up For Africa

The Chips Are Up For Africa Jul 8, 2008

The Second Annual ‘Ante Up for Africa’ poker tournament was held on July 2nd in Las Vegas, and drew an impressive field of poker pro’s, celebrities and athletes – all of who helped make the event a success by raising over $400,000 for charity. More
Jackie Chan Urges Non-Violence In Timor

Jackie Chan Urges Non-Violence In Timor Jul 2, 2008

UNICEF Ambassador Jackie Chan visited East Timor last week to spread a message of non-violence to the country’s youth. More
Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Party Rocks London

Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Party Rocks London Jul 1, 2008

Hyde Park was transformed into a giant birthday bash Friday night as 46,664 people joined “birthday boy” Nelson Mandela and a stellar lineup of entertainers to raise funds and awareness for his 46664 charity. More
Ben Affleck Gets The Whole Picture About The Congo

Ben Affleck Gets The Whole Picture About The Congo Jun 30, 2008

Ben Affleck took a Nightline crew along on his third trip in a year to the Democratic Republic of Congo in an effort to raise awareness about the plight of its people. More
Chow Yun Fat Sells Photos For Earthquake Relief

Chow Yun Fat Sells Photos For Earthquake Relief Jun 27, 2008

Chinese actor Chow Yun Fat has released a book of photographs, with all proceeds going to charity. More
Kid Rock Raises Eyebrows And Money At Charity Golf Tournament

Kid Rock Raises Eyebrows And Money At Charity Golf Tournament Jun 27, 2008

Detroit rocker Kid Rock hit the green in his home town on Wednesday to take part in the Buick Open Pro-Am golf tournament . More
Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates To War Children

Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates To War Children Jun 26, 2008

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million to support the education of war-affected children through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation. More
Celebrities To Raise Stakes For Africa Again

Celebrities To Raise Stakes For Africa Again Jun 25, 2008

The 2008 ‘Ante Up For Africa’ Poker Tournament at the World Series of Poker will be held on July 2 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament is the brainchild of actor Don Cheadle and poker pro Annie Duke, who created the event to raise money and awareness for the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. More
Britto Brings Water Home

Britto Brings Water Home Jun 24, 2008

Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto has joined forces with the BrazilFoundation and beverage company O.N.E. World Enterprises to bring fresh water to drought-prone communities in Brazil. More
Aung San Suu Kyi - Birthday Wishes That Can't Be Heard

Aung San Suu Kyi - Birthday Wishes That Can't Be Heard Jun 18, 2008

On June 19, Burma’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi will spend her 63rd birthday as a political prisoner in Burma (Myanmar). And to mark the occasion, the US Campaign for Burma have organized over 200 events to help Americans learn more about her and the struggle for human rights and democracy in her military-led country. More
Ben Affleck Attends One X One Fundraiser

Ben Affleck Attends One X One Fundraiser Jun 16, 2008

Celebrity crusader Ben Affleck was among the stars at the ONEXONE fundraising gala in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday night. More
Black Eyed Peas Gig Raises Cash For Earthquake Victims

Black Eyed Peas Gig Raises Cash For Earthquake Victims Jun 12, 2008

The Black Eyed Peas have raised over $870,000 at a benefit show in Shanghai for victims of the Chinese earthquake. More
Eric Clapton Donates Paintings To Red Cross Shop

Eric Clapton Donates Paintings To Red Cross Shop Jun 11, 2008

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton donated over 20 paintings to a sale in Britain last week to raise money for the Red Cross. More
Taylor Swift Gives Her Vote To Charity

Taylor Swift Gives Her Vote To Charity Jun 4, 2008

Country music sensation Taylor Swift is donating all of the proceeds from her merchandise sales at this weekend’s Country Music Festival in Nashville to charity. More
Jet Li Takes Action For Earthquake Survivors

Jet Li Takes Action For Earthquake Survivors May 28, 2008

Following the devastating earthquake in China earlier this month, the 5.12 Sichuan Earthquake Disaster Relief Command has been formally set up by action star Jet Li in Chengdu. More