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Isaac Hayes - A Man With Soul Aug 11, 2008

American Soul and Funk legend Isaac Hayes has died at his home in Memphis, at the age of 65. More →

Terry Venables To Speak At Cancer Charity Gala Aug 8, 2008

English football legend Terry Venables is part of a sport-themed lineup at a special charity gala, with proceeds to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support. More →

Annie Lennox Addresses AIDS Conference Aug 6, 2008

Following Bill Clinton's rousing speech at the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico, singer Annie Lennox has made an passionate plea for those in power to use their influence to provide better healthcare access for pregnant women. More →

Hayley Westenra Records PSA For UNICEF Aug 6, 2008

New Zealand-born singing sensation Hayley Westenra has recorded a special message for UNICEF. More →

Bill Clinton Speaks At AIDS Conference Aug 5, 2008

The eyes of the world are this week firmly fixed on AIDS 2008, the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. More →

Manchester United Works With UNICEF In Africa Aug 5, 2008

Former footballer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United’s baby-faced assassin, will use the proceeds of a recent match to build schools in Africa. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Pushes For A Key To The Cure Jul 31, 2008

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that Gwyneth Paltrow is their new Ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2008 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

Demi And Ashton Lend A Hand For Homes Jul 21, 2008

Actress Demi Moore and husband Ashton Kutcher have just returned from a week building homes for the disadvantaged in Central America, following in the footsteps of Moore’s teenage daughter. More →

Charity Choices Of The Royal Grandchildren Jul 17, 2008

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth’s first granddaughters bearing the HRH title, are taking up the charitable responsibilities that come with their station. More →

Jackie Chan Sings Out For Donations Jul 15, 2008

Action star Jackie Chan isn’t just famous for his stunts – he has released 20 albums since 1984 and has sung many of the theme tunes for his own films. And last night he proved his bark is just as big as his bite at a special charity concert in Japan. More →

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 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 →

Leonardo DiCaprio Has Time For The Environment Jul 9, 2008

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined forces with Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre to confront global environmental issues and promote eco-friendly causes by creating the “Time to Care” program to benefit the Leonardo DiCaprio Fund at the California Community Foundation. More →

Buffett Shares With Charities Jul 9, 2008

A Chinese businessman jumped at the chance to dine with Warren Buffett for charity last week. More →

Madonna’s Malawi Efforts Get Multiple Recognition Jul 4, 2008

Malawi is awarding Madonna with citizenship in honor of the work she’s done through her charity, Raising Malawi, for AIDS orphans of the impoverished country. More →

Pearl Jam Raises Millions For Robin Hood Jul 3, 2008

Rockers Pearl Jam have raised $3 million for charity after a gig in New York City on Monday night. More →

Bono Sings The Praises Of Music For Charity Jul 2, 2008

Bono's (RED) charity has announced a new music delivery system as their latest way to raise money for AIDS sufferers in Africa. More →

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 →

Teri Hatcher Helps Desperate Kenyans Jul 1, 2008

Desperate Housewives’ Teri Hatcher has made a huge donation to help those affected by poverty and disease in Kenya. More →

Wyclef Jean Pushes For Economic Change In Haiti Jul 1, 2008

Hip hop artist Wyclef Jean spent five days in his native Haiti last week to further his humanitarian efforts in the impoverished Caribbean nation, and used the visit to call for serious economic change. More →

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 →

New Zealand All Blacks Announce Charity Partnership Jun 26, 2008

They may have bowed out earlier than expected in last year’s World Cup, but New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, have proved that they are still at the top of their game after two wins against England in the last two weeks, and a veritable annihilation of Ireland the week before that. And now the world famous squad – who are well known for their charity work – have announced their official charity for the next three years. More →

A Chance To Buffet With Buffett Jun 25, 2008

Fancy having lunch with one of the richest men on the planet? Now could be your chance, with an auction being run this week offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with Warren Buffett. More →

2008 Cartier Love Charity Braclets Launched In LA Jun 20, 2008

It wasn’t just about the bling when a major jeweler hosted a star-studded event to launch a line of exquisite bracelets to benefit a worthwhile charity last night. More →

Bill Clinton Refocuses On Charity Jun 12, 2008

Former US president Bill Clinton is fueling a new charity drive for both the corporate world and the community at large. More →

Lindsay Lohan Wants You To Swap Clothes Jun 12, 2008

Actress Lindsay Lohan wants to swap her clothes… for charity. More →