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Barbra Streisand Inspired By Bill Clinton Jan 1, 2013

Barbra Streisand has put her name to an email sent to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Madonna Announces Completion Of Ten Schools In Malawi Dec 28, 2012

As part of Madonna's ongoing commitment to support orphans and vulnerable children in poverty stricken Malawi, ten primary schools have been completed that will serve to educate 4,871 children. More →

Pixie Lott Visits Zambia For Sport Relief Dec 28, 2012

Pop star Pixie Lott recently made an inspiring visit to Lusaka, Zambia, to see how some of the money raised from this year’s Sport Relief campaign is already hard at work changing lives across Africa. More →

Bill Clinton's Christmas Message Dec 24, 2012

Bill Clinton has sent a Christmas message to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Sir Roger Moore Makes Urgent Plea For Syrian Refugees Dec 24, 2012

The number of Syrian refugees has risen to over half a million. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore has made an urgent plea for additional humanitarian assistance for women and children who have had to flee their homes – especially as winter has presented even more challenges. More →

Elton John Visits Philippines With Starkey Hearing Foundation Dec 20, 2012

Starkey Hearing Foundation wrapped up their second mission to the Philippines last week with help from legendary singer-songwriter, Sir Elton John and David Furnish. More →

12.12.12 Concert Available On iTunes Dec 20, 2012

Columbia Records has announced that music is now available from the 12-12-12 benefit concert, presented by Chase, to provide the most assistance possible to the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the Robin Hood Relief Fund. More →

Stars Feature In FilmAid Fundraising PSA Dec 20, 2012

Actors Rufus Sewell, Sarita Choudhury and Sienna Guillory – alongside refugees from Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya – are featured in FilmAid's new PSA, “Why Film?” which launches today at www.filmaid.org/whyfilm. More →

The Killers Rock Their Annual Christmas Charity Single Dec 20, 2012

The Killers have released their annual Christmas charity single. More →

Hungerthon Raises $825,000 For Fight Against Poverty Dec 19, 2012

WhyHunger's annual Hungerthon campaign raised a record $825,000 for the fight against hunger and poverty through their radiothon and online auction with partners SiriusXM and CBS Radio Group. More →

Selena Gomez Announces Third Annual Charity Concert For UNICEF Dec 18, 2012

Actress, multiplatinum recording artist, and fashion designer Selena Gomez will host an exclusive one-night-only concert benefiting the U.S. Fund for UNICEF on the evening of Saturday, January 19 at Best Buy Theater in New York City (1515 Broadway at 44th Street). More →

An Evening With Pau Gasol For UNICEF Dec 18, 2012

UNICEF Ambassador Pau Gasol met with U.S. Fund for UNICEF supporters as a reminder that millions of children around the world need our help. More →

Leo Messi - Help End Child Deaths Dec 18, 2012

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and football star Leo Messi is making an urgent plea to strengthen efforts in child survival to save the lives of thousands of children dying every year from preventable causes. More →

Bid On Exclusive 12.12.12 Concert Items For Charity Dec 14, 2012

The stars rocked 12.12.12 this week to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy, and now here is your chance to bid on special items donated by the stars who took part. More →

12.12.12 Concert To Be Broadcast Live And Released On iTunes Dec 11, 2012

Sirius XM Radio has announced that the 12.12.12 concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy will air on E Street Radio, channel 20, and Pearl Jam Radio, channel 22, on December 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm ET. And Columbia Records has announced that a selection of 24 live tracks from the event will be available for pre-order on iTunes starting today. More →

Prince William Attends Winter Whites Gala For Homeless Charity Dec 11, 2012

The Duke of Cambridge attended the Winter Whites Gala in aid of homeless charity Centrepoint, of which he is patron, last week. More →

Keep A Child Alive Black Ball REDUX Raises $2.9 Million Dec 10, 2012

Keep A Child Alive CEO Peter Twyman has announced that the Black Ball REDUX, held last week at “Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater,” raised over $2.9 million – funds that will go to providing lifesaving HIV treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. More →

Bid On Brandon Flowers' Guitar In Celebrity Charity Auction Dec 7, 2012

Looking for a unique Christmas gift that really makes a difference? WaterAid has the answer… More →

Bruce Springsteen Donates 12.12.12 Tickets To Charity Auction Dec 7, 2012

Bruce Springsteen has donated floor tickets to Robin Hood's 12.12.12 concert to benefit Sandy victims. More →

Lady Gaga Visits UNICEF-Supported School In Peru Dec 7, 2012

Following her Born This Way Ball concert in Lima, five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter and UNICEF supporter Lady Gaga paid a surprise visit to a UNICEF-supported school in Ventanilla District, Peru, on the outskirts of Lima. More →

Sirius Radio Helps With Hungerthon 2012 Dec 6, 2012

Sirius XM Radio has announced its participation with WhyHunger's Hungerthon 2012. More →

Ed Asner And Mark Feuerstein Star In Heifer At Hanukkah Campaign Dec 6, 2012

Heifer International is proud to announce that Ed Asner, who played gruff but lovable Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and Santa Claus in “Elf,” and Mark Feuerstein, from the hit series “Royal Pains,” are the stars of the first-ever Heifer at Hanukkah campaign. More →

Celebs boost ICAP's 20th Annual Global Charity Day (With Photos) Dec 6, 2012

Celebrities turned out yesterday to support financial group ICAP’s 20th annual global Charity Day in Jersey City, NJ. More →

Justin Bieber Wants To Visit Your School For Charity Dec 3, 2012

Pencils of Promise (PoP), an organization dedicated to increasing access to quality education in the developing world, has announced its Schools4All campaign featuring Justin Bieber and a chance to win a school visit through a $25 contribution. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Children In South Africa For UNICEF Dec 3, 2012

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom met with children and young people near Cape Town today to learn more about their lives and to spread the word about what they have to say. More →

Tiesto Celebrates World AIDS Day With (RED) Dec 3, 2012

International DJ and dance music pioneer, Tiesto, together with (RED) and some of the world’s biggest dance artists, celebrated World AIDS Day with a truly unique one-off music event. More →

UNICEF Snowflake Ball Attracts Celebrity Support Dec 3, 2012

The 2012 UNICEF Snowflake Ball, held on Tuesday, November 27 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honored UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Harry Belafonte and U.S. Fund for UNICEF National Board Member Dolores Rice Gahan for their commitment to saving and improving children’s lives. More →

Toni Collette Supports Concern Gifts This Holiday Season Dec 3, 2012

Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress and star of the hit film “Hitchcock,” Toni Collette has joined the international humanitarian organization, Concern Worldwide U.S., in a campaign to make a profound difference in the world’s poorest communities through holiday shopping. More →

Stars Help Launch ONE's World AIDS Day Campaign Nov 29, 2012

ONE, the global anti-poverty group, has announced the launch of “It starts with me,” a YouTube video series designed to commemorate World AIDS Day and inspire global action in the fight against AIDS. More →

Annie Lennox Performs In Italy For Women's Circle Event Nov 28, 2012

Annie Lennox performed live at The Ice Palace in Milan during the Women’s Circle 2012 fundraising event on November 22. More →