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Stars Help Celebrate 50 Years Of United Nations Development Programme Dec 8, 2016

The United Nations Development Programme celebrated 50 years at the frontline of development and its leading role in realising the Global Goals by 2030 this week with a star-studded gala featuring a musical performance from Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir. More →

Oxfam Joins With Stars To Launch I Hear You Project In Support Of Refugees Dec 7, 2016

This week, Oxfam launches “I Hear You”, a project designed to amplify the personal stories of the world’s most vulnerable refugees with some of Hollywood’s leading voices. More →

Famous Dogs Fight AIDS in Support of (SHOPATHON)RED This Holiday Season! Dec 7, 2016

In a puppy parody of Kanye West’s iconic ‘Famous’ video, ten of Instagram’s best loved hounds feature in a new video to support (RED)'s fight against AIDS. More →

David Beckham: Violence Can Mark Children Forever Dec 6, 2016

A powerful new film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham was released yesterday to illustrate the brutal reality that physical and psychological abuse can mark children forever. More →

Hillary Clinton And Katy Perry Attend Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 5, 2016

On November 29, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted its 12th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world and highlighting the organization’s 70th anniversary. More →

Elton John Hosts Radical Eye Dinner On World AIDS Day Dec 5, 2016

On World AIDS Day this year, Elton John and David Furnish welcomed a host of fellow philanthropists and special guests, including Lady Gaga, David Walliams, Juergen Teller, James Blunt, will.i.am, Lottie Moss, Craig David, Sophie Ellis Bextor and many more to the Tanks of Tate Modern, London as they hosted a special ‘Radical Eye’ black tie dinner, private view and exclusive after hours’ party to mark World AIDS Day 2016. More →

Davd Oyelowo Joins Bono In Plea To Save 400,000 Children From Famine In Nigeria Dec 5, 2016

As humanitarian donors prepare to gather in Geneva, award-winning British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo has joined Nigerian luminaries and international charities in writing an open letter warning global leaders of the tens of thousands of children who could starve in North East Nigeria unless the world acts immediately. More →

Jason Momoa Features On Cover Of Water & Sustainability Publication Dec 2, 2016

Mediaplanet has announced the multiplatform distribution of “Water & Sustainability,” encouraging readers to take initiative in their homes, local communities and support technological advancements working to solve our international issue with water and sustainability. More →

Tom Hiddleston Returns To South Sudan As Conflict Enters Fourth Year Dec 1, 2016

UNICEF Ambassador Tom Hiddleston travelled to South Sudan last week to see how the brutal civil war continues to destroy the lives of vast numbers of children across the country. More →

DJ Khaled Steps Up To Fight AIDS With (RED) Dec 1, 2016

On World AIDS Day, December 1, DJ Khaled will step-up to join the fight against AIDS, becoming (RED)'s first ever social media ambassador. More →

Meghan Markle Connects Water's Dots From Natural Resource To Life Source Dec 1, 2016

Actress Meghan Markle says her passion for helping the poor began in childhood and was nurtured by both of her parents. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

eBay Gifts That Give Back Nov 30, 2016

New data released this week reveals nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) are more excited to give someone a gift if it benefits a charity. More →

Arsenal: Silly Just Got Serious Nov 30, 2016

In Arsenal's latest press conference, Arsène Wenger has responded to criticism that he is not taking the season seriously. More →

Bono And Celebrity Friends Launch (SHOPATHON)RED Nov 24, 2016

Ahead of World AIDS Day, December 1, the second annual (SHOPATHON)RED launches this week, jam-packed with winnable celebrity experiences and hundreds of products that fight AIDS with (RED). More →

James Corden And Sheryl Crow Join The Ad Council's 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Nov 24, 2016

Last week the Ad Council, the largest U.S. producer of public service advertisements (PSAs), held its 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner honoring Shantanu Narayen, President & CEO of Adobe. More →

Celebrities Join Star Wars Rogue One To Be A #ForceForChange Nov 24, 2016

As fans count down to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney, Target and Star Wars: Force for Change are launching a new fashion-meets-fundraising initiative inspired by the themes of rebellion from the new movie. More →

United Nations Development Programme To Host 2016 Global Goals Gala Nov 23, 2016

The United Nations Development Programme is hosting their Inaugural Global Goals Gala in NYC on Monday, December 5. More →

FC Barcelona And UNICEF Mark 10-year Partnership At Post-Match Event Nov 23, 2016

FC Barcelona and UNICEF this week celebrated their 10-year partnership at FC Barcelona’s match against Malaga, and during a post-match event held at the club’s Camp Nou stadium. More →

The Killers Release Charity Album For Christmas Nov 23, 2016

For the last 10 years, The Killers have ushered in the holiday season with a much-anticipated Christmas single via Island Records, with proceeds going to support (RED)'s fight against AIDS. More →

Authors Launch Tiny Stories For UNICEF Nov 16, 2016

Over 200 prominent writers – including Chimamanda Adichie, Paulo Coelho, Christina Lamb and Nuruddin Farah – have joined a global literary campaign this week, penning ‘tiny stories’ of around seven lines each to highlight Universal Children’s Day and the injustice so many of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged children still face. T More →

Sheryl Crow To Perform At Ad Council 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner Nov 16, 2016

The Ad Council, the largest producer of public service advertisements (PSAs) in the U.S., has announced that Sheryl Crow, presented by iHeartMedia Inc., will perform at its 63rd Annual Public Service Award Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on November 16, 2016. More →

Liam Neeson Meets With Syrian Children And Youth In Jordan Nov 11, 2016

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week, along with his eldest son Micheal, where he met with Syrian children, young people and their families whose lives have been greatly affected by the conflict – now close to its sixth year. More →

Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction Returns For Seventh Year Nov 11, 2016

It’s the 7th year of the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction, and all around the world Celebrities are taking a small step by donating their signed shoes to help support barefoot children living on landfill sites. More →

UNICEF And Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Team Up For Children Nov 10, 2016

UNICEF and the ATP have today announced a new partnership at the world prestigious season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, set to take place from 13-20 November at The O2 in London. More →

Top Chef Richard Blais Runs For Team Save The Children At NYC Marathon Nov 10, 2016

Celebrity chef and “Top Chef All Stars” winner Richard Blais took a break from the kitchen this week to run the New York City Marathon for Team Save the Children and help give kids in the United States and around the world a strong start in life. More →

The Elders’ Reflection On The US Presidential Election Nov 9, 2016

Following the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, The Elders believe that the ideals, magnanimity and empathy of their Founder, Nelson Mandela, offer a model of ethical leadership for the new Administration.
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Arsenal Players Support Save The Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 9, 2016

This year, Save the Children's annual Christmas Jumper Day is taking place on Friday 16th December. As daft festive knits begin to sweep the nation, Arsenal's first team has taken part in its first ever squad photo in Christmas Jumpers with Arsène Wenger to support the campaign. More →

£215,000 Raised At United For UNICEF Gala Dinner Nov 4, 2016

José Mourinho and his first-team squad were out in force this week as he attended his first United for UNICEF Gala Dinner as manager of Manchester United. More →

UNDP To Host Inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change Nov 3, 2016

Celebrating a half-century milestone while gearing up to implement an ambitious international plan to eliminate poverty and tackle climate change, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will host its first-ever gala fundraiser, the inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change. More →