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Penguin Random House Donates Books to Save the Children as Part of Grand Central Reads Jul 5, 2018

Penguin Random House has launched a limited-time charitable-giving opportunity as part of its Grand Central Reads partnership with MTA Metro-North Railroad and Grand Central Terminal, a brand new program that allows commuters and visitors to use their mobile devices to download free Penguin Random House book excerpts. More →

The Elders Meet Kuwaiti Leaders, Call For Greater Dialogue On Regional Security Issues Jul 4, 2018

The Elders and the Emir of Kuwait agreed that only dialogue and understanding can resolve political disputes and regional conflicts in the Middle East. More →

Halima Aden Announced As UNICEF Ambassador Jul 3, 2018

UNICEF USA has appointed Somali-American supermodel and activist Halima Aden as the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

United Nations Development Programme Announces The Lion's Share Fund To Tackle Crisis In Wildlife Conservation Jun 22, 2018

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), FINCH and founding partner Mars, Incorporated today announced an initiative aimed at transforming the lives of animals across the world by asking advertisers to contribute a percentage of their media spend to conservation and animal welfare projects. More →

The Elders Condemn US Withdrawal From UN Human Rights Council Jun 22, 2018

The Elders today condemned the decision of the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council as an alarming act of isolationism that will make it harder to defend the rights and dignity of vulnerable people worldwide. More →

Uzo Aduba Announced as Heifer International's First Ever Celebrity Ambassador to Africa Jun 20, 2018

Heifer International has announced Emmy Award winning actress Uzo Aduba as the organization’s first-ever celebrity ambassador to Africa. More →

The Elders Urge US, DPRK To Build On Singapore Summit With Hard Work For Peace Jun 15, 2018

The Elders welcomed the historic summit held in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). More →

Prince William To Visit Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Jun 14, 2018

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge will visit Jordan, Israel, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories from Sunday 24th June until Thursday 28th June at the request of Her Majesty’s Government. More →

Soccer Aid For UNICEF Raises £5.5 Million For Children Jun 12, 2018

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2018, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV and STV, has raised a record-breaking £5,540,259 so far for Unicef’s vital work protecting children in danger around the world. More →

The Elders Urge US To Recommit Funding For UN Palestinian Refugees Agency Jun 11, 2018

The Elders have urged the United States to recommit funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to prevent a drastic cut in its essential services such as healthcare and education to those in need across the Middle East. More →

Stars Of Soccer Aid For UNICEF Welcomed To 10 Downing Street Jun 8, 2018

This week, the British Prime Minister welcomed the stars of this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF, including former Olympic athletes Usain Bolt and Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams to a reception at 10 Downing Street. More →

Bradley Cooper Announces Stand Up To Cancer 2018 Jun 7, 2018

The entertainment community is coming together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its sixth biennial roadblock televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer. More →

Nicki Minaj And Post Malone Headline 2018 MADE IN AMERICA Festival Jun 6, 2018

MADE IN AMERICA, the Jay-Z curated two-day music festival and staple of Labor Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a seventh year. More →

Annual eBay For Charity Auction For Power Lunch With Warren Buffett Raises $3,300,100 Jun 5, 2018

The 19th Annual eBay for Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett sold to highest bidder at $3,300,100.00. More →

NBC News' Willie Geist To Be Honored As Father Of The Year Jun 4, 2018

The National Father’s Day Council has announced that Willie Geist, host of NBC’s Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist and co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, has been named a 2018 “Father of the Year” Honoree. More →

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Meets Rohingya Refugee Children in Bangladesh Camps May 25, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra has called for more support for vulnerable Rohingya refugee children and women following a four-day trip to refugee camps and informal settlements in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More →

Stars Sign Open Letter To World Leaders: Poverty Is Sexist May 25, 2018

A number of stars have joined the ONE Campaign to write an open letter to world leaders that tells it straight: poverty is sexist and we won’t stand for it any longer. More →

Dikembe Mutombo To Receive Sager Strong Award At NBA Awards May 24, 2018

Turner and the NBA today announced that Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo will be the recipient of this year’s Sager Strong Award at the NBA Awards on TNT, presented by Kia, to be held Monday, June 25, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET. More →

Eric Cantona To Play At Soccer Aid For UNICEF May 18, 2018

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona will make a stunning Old Trafford return on Sunday 10th June to take part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF. More →

The Elders Deplore US Embassy Move To Jerusalem As Threat To Peace May 16, 2018

The Elders today strongly criticised the US decision to move its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as a serious blow to peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and urged other countries not to follow suit. More →

Chelsea Clinton And Jessica Simpson Honored As Outstanding Mothers May 16, 2018

Over the weekend, The National Mother’s Day Committee honored Chelsea Clinton, Jessica Simpson, Jan Singer and Artemis Patrick. More →

The Elders Demand Israel Respects International Law To Stop Further Gaza Protest Killings May 14, 2018

The Elders today called on the Israeli Government to fully comply with international humanitarian law and respect the right to peaceful protest of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. More →

The Elders Urge JCPOA Signatories To Stick To Deal Despite US Withdrawal May 9, 2018

The Elders strongly condemned President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran: the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA. More →

GLIDE Announces 2018 Auction For Power Lunch With Warren Buffett May 3, 2018

Glide is pleased to announce the 19th Annual eBay for Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett. More →

International Jazz Day 2018 Comes To A Close May 2, 2018

International Jazz Day 2018 came to a phenomenal close this week in St. Petersburg, following an extraordinary All-Star Global Concert at the historic Mariinsky Theatre that capped off several days of educational outreach programs across the city. More →

Stars Attend City Harvest's 35th Anniversary Gala May 1, 2018

Last week in New York, City Harvest hosted their 35th Anniversary Gala, which raised funds to support City Harvest’s anti-hunger programs. More →

The Elders Warn Brexit Hard Border Could Pose Threat To Peace In Northern Ireland Apr 30, 2018

The Elders today expressed their deep concern about the potential risks posed by “Brexit” — the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union — to the Good Friday Agreement that has helped secure peace in Northern Ireland for the past two decades. More →

Robbie Williams Unveils Five England Legends For Soccer Aid Apr 26, 2018

Robbie Williams chose St George’s Day to announce a huge boost for his England team ahead of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on June 10th at Old Trafford. More →

The Elders Urge Member States To Take Action At UN To Prevent Mass Atrocities Apr 25, 2018

The Elders have urged the governments of 31 countries, including Brazil, India and South Africa, to sign a UN Code of Conduct initiative committing them not to obstruct credible Security Council resolutions designed to halt or prevent mass atrocities. More →

The Elders Encourage Integrity And Transparency Across Zimbabwe's Transition Apr 20, 2018

The Elders today encouraged all political actors in Zimbabwe to deliver integrity and transparency across the country’s transition, including a level playing field ahead of the upcoming elections. More →