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David Beckham Visits Cambodia With UNICEF Jun 15, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has travelled to Cambodia to see how UNICEF and its partners are helping children who have endured physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and protecting vulnerable children from danger. More →

79 New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting Jun 12, 2015

Earlier this week, President Bill Clinton concluded the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, which convened nearly 1,000 leaders from business, foundation, NGO, and government sectors to advance solutions that encourage economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States. More →

Victoria Beckham Donates Daughter's Clothes To Charity Jun 10, 2015

Twenty-five specially curated outfits pulled together by world renowned designer and mum Victoria Beckham from the wardrobe of arguably the most stylish little girl in the world, Harper Beckham, are available for purchase as part of Save the Children's Fashion Saves Lives sale. More →

England's Top Football Stars Launch UNICEF Campaign Jun 8, 2015

England’s top football players have today revealed what they wanted to be when they were five to launch UNICEF UK’s Children in Danger Summer Appeal, which is raising money to help protect millions of children from disease. More →

George W. Bush To Be Honored As Father Of The Year Jun 5, 2015

President George W. Bush will be honored as 2015 Father Of The Year at an event later this month. More →

Hunger Campaign Featuring Viola Davis Raises More Than $5.5 Million Jun 4, 2015

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced they have raised more than $5.5 million through customer donations to Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America. More →

Bill Clinton Reflects On Visit To Africa Jun 2, 2015

Bill Clinton has written about his recent trip to Africa with Chelsea Clinton in an email to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Madden Brothers To Rock Imagine Ball Jun 1, 2015

The Madden Brothers – Joel and Benji Madden – will perform at the Imagine Ball at the House Of Blues in LA this week. More →

Arsenal Foundation Raises £1 Million For Save The Children May 25, 2015

Arsenal players Kieran Gibbs, Olivier Giroud and Francis Coquelin have announced that The Arsenal Foundation has raised £1million for its global charity partner Save the Children in a new video. More →

Bono's Special Limerick For Mario Batali May 21, 2015

This June, thousands of restaurants, food trucks and bars worldwide are uniting with one shared goal: the fight for a world in which every child is born HIV free. More →

Annual Warren Buffett Auction: Change The World - Start With Lunch May 19, 2015

Glide is pleased to announce the 16th Annual eBay Power Lunch with Warren Buffett Auction. More →

Jennifer Garner's New Children's Craft Line Benefits Charity May 19, 2015

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading fabric and craft specialty retailer in America, has announced an exclusive partnership with Jennifer Garner on a new line of creative kits and projects for active kids. We Made It by Jennifer Garner will be available exclusively at Jo-Ann stores and Joann.com beginning in June. More →

Katy Perry Urges Viet Nam’s Young Professionals To Help Improve Children’s Lives May 18, 2015

Katy Perry, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and global pop superstar, made a special stop-over to Ho Chi Minh City where she gave the keynote speech at Forbes Viet Nam first-ever Under 30 Summit. More →

Paul McCartney Rocks Robin Hood May 14, 2015

Paul McCartney and Jon Bon Jovi helped make history at a charity event in New York this week. More →

Jimmy Carter: The Situation In Gaza Is Intolerable May 11, 2015

Jimmy Carter has just returned from Jerusalem, where he joined Gro Harlem Brundtland for their fourth mission with The Elders. More →

Mary Lambert Joins SAMHSA's National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day May 8, 2015

Singer/songwriter Mary Lambert joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in commemorating the 10th anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. More →

Mario Batali To Host VIP Launch Of EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES May 7, 2015

The VIP launch of Eat (RED) Drink (RED) Save Lives 2015 will take place later this month. More →

Beverley Knight, Mick Jagger And Ronnie Wood Record Charity Single For Nepal May 6, 2015

A new charity single is available now to download on iTunes to raise funds for Save the Children's Nepal Earthquake Appeal. More →

Get Your Hands On A Special Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet May 5, 2015

Star Wars: Force For Change, a charitable initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm, today announced its latest campaign, teaming with eBay Giving Works to auction off a selection of plaster stormtrooper helmet replicas uniquely decorated by artists around the world. More →

UNESCO Celebrates 4th Annual International Jazz Day May 4, 2015

In an unprecedented series of events worldwide on April 30th, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz joined together to celebrate and recognize jazz as a vehicle for freedom of expression and dialogue between cultures. More →

Drew Barrymore Recipient Of Mothers Who Make A Difference Award May 4, 2015

May 10th is a time to celebrate mothers around the world – it’s Mother’s Day! More →

Celebrites Support Youth At We Day Illinois May 4, 2015

Some of the world’s most famous celebrities participated in We Day Illinois on Thursday, the final celebration for students who participated in a year-long education initiative that encourages local and global cause inclusive action. More →

Joanna Lumley Fronts Nepal Earthquake Appeal May 1, 2015

The UK public has donated over £19 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee Nepal Earthquake Appeal, a day after it was launched. More →

Christiane Amanpour Named As UNESCO Ambassador Apr 30, 2015

The United Nations agency mandated to promote and protect press freedom worldwide has named renowned journalist and CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour its Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety. More →

More Stars Join Moms +SocialGood Event Apr 30, 2015

Moms +SocialGood , an event dedicated to the power of moms and families to create a better future for their communities, today announced new attendees for its one-day event on May 1 at the New York Times Center in Manhattan. More →

Lassie Lends A Paw In Urging Congress To Protect Kids From Disaster Apr 30, 2015

Lassie, the iconic collie whose latest role is animal ambassador for Save the Children, visited Congress Wednesday to inspire leaders to join her in protecting children from disaster. More →

Chegg, U2 And The ONE Campaign Partner To Give College Students Concert Tickets Apr 29, 2015

Chegg, the Student Hub, U2 and ONE today announced a social media contest to give college students nationwide an exclusive chance to see the rock band up close this summer. More →

Ewan McGregor Urges UK To Donate To Nepal Earthquake Relief Apr 29, 2015

Actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador Ewan McGregor has urged the UK public to support the Nepal Earthquake Appeal as the death toll continues to rise. More →

Salma Hayek Visits Lebanon With UNICEF To Raise Funds For Syrian Refugees Apr 28, 2015

Salma Hayek visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon on April 25 to draw attention to the urgent humanitarian needs of children and families whose lives have been upended by the brutal conflict in Syria over the last four years. More →

Angelina Jolie Addresses UN Security Council On Syria Apr 27, 2015

UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on Friday warned that the international community must do everything possible to prevent a further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East before it becomes irreversible. More →