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Karina Smirnoff To Take Part In Dance For Africa Event May 24, 2017

RIDE Foundation (Robyn & Italo Dance Events), formed by Pro-Am ballroom dance partners, Robyn Shreiber and Italo Elgueta, has announced that its inaugural gala, DANCE FOR AFRICA, will benefit the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). More →

Alicia Keys Envisions An End To AIDS In Empowering Africa Campaign Jan 9, 2017

Africa contains 16% of the world’s population, and has over 30% of the world’s remaining natural resources, yet it is also the poorest and most underdeveloped continent. More →

Vietnamese Stars Come Together For Rhinos Aug 24, 2015

A who’s who of Vietnamese celebrities and Vietnam Idol alumni recently appeared on VTV for “The Call of the Wild,” a two-hour special to raise awareness about the fate of Africa’s rhinos, relentlessly targeted by poachers for their horns. More →

Lupita Nyong'o Becomes Global Ambassador For Elephants Jul 1, 2015

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has returned to her native Kenya and announced that she will advocate globally for elephants with international conservation organization WildAid, as well as promote women’s issues, acting and the arts in Kenya. More →

Lang Lang Says No To Ivory In China Jun 2, 2015

Lang Lang, one of the world’s most famous classical pianists performing today, has stepped up to fight the global ivory trade in a stirring new public service announcement (PSA) to be distributed throughout his native China, the world’s largest market for ivory. More →

Duke Of Cambridge Stars In WildAid PSAs Throughout China Mar 5, 2015

As The Duke of Cambridge tours China this week — the first such visit by a senior member of the British Royal Family since the 1980s — WildAid and its partners are spreading the word for elephants and rhinos with public service announcements starring His Royal Highness across the country. More →

Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming Nov 19, 2014

WildAid is calling on the public to do its part to end the ivory poaching crisis by taking the Ivory Free pledge at ivoryfree.org. More →

Star-Studded Animal Lovers Aug 6, 2014

Some celebrities love the limelight, some eschew it at all costs and some channel it toward the greater good. For celebs that choose the latter, their big hearts and big presence help preserve the lives of innocent animals across the globe. More →

Prince William, Jackie Chan, Yao Ming And David Beckham Join WildAid For Conservation Campaign Feb 13, 2014

As government leaders gather in London to discuss new measures to counter wildlife trafficking, WildAid and conservation’s top stars released two new messages as part of the world’s largest campaign to reduce the demand for endangered species products. More →

The Duke of Cambridge, David Beckham, and Yao Ming Team Up for Rhinos and Elephants Sep 13, 2013

The Duke of Cambridge, David Beckham, and Yao Ming met in London today to film two public service messages on illegal wildlife products. More →

Maggie Q And WildAid Say No To Ivory And Rhino Horn Jun 19, 2013

Maggie Q is joining fellow WildAid Ambassadors Yao Ming, Li Bingbing, and Jackie Chan for the “Say No” campaign urging consumers not to buy ivory and rhino horn products. More →

Li Bingbing Wages War On Ivory And Rhino Horn Trade May 31, 2013

China’s top actress and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador, Li Bingbing, is joining the world’s largest wildlife awareness campaign against the ivory and rhino horn trade in a series of public service announcements beginning with War. More →