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Lilly Singh Visits South Africa To Meet Students Affected By Violence In School Jul 26, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Lilly Singh, travelled to South Africa this week to meet children who are speaking out on classroom violence and bullying, as part of UNICEF’s work to end violence in schools. More →

Staples and Jessica Alba Team Up to Prepare Students for a Successful School Year Jul 26, 2018

Staples, the back-to-school specialty store, is teaming up with Jessica Alba to help students succeed in the upcoming school year with a scholarship sweepstakes and in-kind donations to support classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org. More →

Clayton and Ellen Kershaw to Host 6th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose Jul 26, 2018

Every year, Kershaw’s Challenge, the non-profit organization led by Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen, kick off PingPong4Purpose – bringing together dynamic festivities, competitive ping pong, and more with all-star athletes, A-list entertainers, fans, friends and family, supporters and the greater Los Angeles community – for a magnanimous evening to raise funds supporting vital domestic and international programs for children and families. More →

Amsterdam Hosts 22nd International AIDS Conference Jul 26, 2018

The 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) returns to Amsterdam, July 23-27, for the first time in a quarter century and to Europe for the first time since 2010. More →

Common Joins AdoptAClassroom.org and Burlington Stores to Support Teachers and Students in Need Jul 25, 2018

96% of teachers nationwide bear the cost each year to equip their classrooms with the basic materials students need to learn. To help alleviate this burden, Adopt-A-Classroom, the award-winning national non-profit organization that helps students and teachers get the materials they need to learn and achieve in the classroom, has teamed up for the second consecutive year with the national off-price retailer, Burlington Stores to support teachers and students nationwide through a chain-wide point-of-sale campaign going on now through August 18. More →

UN Women Announces Marta Vieira da Silva As Goodwill Ambassador Jul 25, 2018

UN Women has announced the appointment of world-renowned Brazilian soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for women and girls in sport. More →

Elton John and Prince Harry Launch Global Coalition to Fight HIV and AIDS Jul 25, 2018

bioLytical Laboratories, a world leader in rapid infectious disease tests and developer of the 1 minute INSTI HIV Self Test, commends Sir Elton John and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex for the launch of the MenStar Coalition to engage men in new and innovative ways to break the cycle of HIV transmission. More →

Your Chance To Go On A Boat Ride With Josh Duhamel Jul 25, 2018

Here’s your chance to go on a boat ride with Josh Duhamel – and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Beyonce Announces The Eight Recipients Of The Homecoming Scholars Award Jul 24, 2018

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announces the eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 academic year. More →

Bella Thorne Stars In Edgy New PETA Ad For Boycott SeaWorld Day Jul 24, 2018

Just ahead of “Boycott SeaWorld” Day on July 24, Famous in Love actor Bella Thorne appears as half-human, half–suffering orca in a powerful and provocative new PETA campaign shot by top celebrity photographer Brian Bowen Smith that proclaims, “Break the Chains: Boycott SeaWorld.” More →

The Elders Call On All Zimbabweans To Put National Interest First As Poll Nears Jul 24, 2018

The Elders have urged Zimbabweans to put the national interest first, reject violence at all stages in the electoral process, and work together to ensure a free, fair and transparent poll on 30 July. More →

Top Athletes Gathered For The Laureus Summit Presented By ESPN On Nelson Mandela's Centennial Jul 24, 2018

More than two dozen athletes and leaders spoke at last week’s Laureus Summit presented by ESPN at LA Live in Los Angeles, which aimed to shine a light on sports positive impact on youth and communities across the globe. More →

When We All Vote Launches National Voter Registration And Participation Initiative Jul 23, 2018

When We All Vote — a new, nonpartisan, not-for-profit — was created recognizing three critical facts about electoral participation in our country: More →

V Foundation Announces Research Grants To Be Awarded Through Robin Roberts Cancer Survivorship Fund Jul 23, 2018

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce that Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has provided a $2.5 million donation to the V Foundation for cancer survivorship research. More →

Brandi Carlile Announces All-Female Lineup For Music Festival Jul 23, 2018

Brandi Carlile has announced an all-female music festival, to take place in Mexico January 30 – February 3. More →

Your Chance To Meet Maroon 5 Backstage and Score VIP Tickets Jul 23, 2018

Here is your chance to meet Maroon 5 backstage, and score VIP tickets to their show in Chicago. More →

Bonnie-Jill Laflin to Emcee Pet Parade at Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch’s Yearly Fundraiser Jul 20, 2018

Bonnie-Jill Laflin, well known as the first female NBA scout in history will emcee a rescued animal Pet Parade at the yearly fundraiser for {Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch} (JARR), WineaPAWlooza. More →

The Duke Of Sussex Visits RFU Injured Players Foundation Jul 20, 2018

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex met former rugby players who have suffered life-changing injuries and their families during the charity’s annual forum at Twickenham Stadium. More →

Diane Von Furstenberg Bans Mohair After PETA Exposé Jul 20, 2018

After PETA urged Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) to ban mohair, the New York–based luxury clothing company joined the more than 240 brands worldwide that have pledged not to sell the cruelly obtained material. More →

Your Chance To Cook With Bryan Cranston And Aaron Paul In The Breaking Bad RV Jul 20, 2018

Breaking Bad fans listen up – here is your chance to cook with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in the Breaking Bad RV. More →

Bill Clinton Speaks At Star-Studded So The World May Hear Awards Gala Jul 19, 2018

On Sunday, the 18th annual So The World May Hear Awards Gala benefitting Starkey Hearing Foundation, dazzled guests with an evening of philanthropy, celebrities and entertainment. More →

The Handmaid's Tale Star Yvonne Strahovski Visits Grand Canyon With Sierra Club Jul 19, 2018

Actress Yvonne Strahovski (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) joined a Sierra Club Outing to Grand Canyon region this weekend with her husband, actor Tim Loden, to experience the wonder of Arizona’s immense national park and to see first-hand the need to permanently protect it. More →

Luisa Beccaria Dress Worn By Sarah Jessica Parker Up For Auction To Benefit Charity Jul 19, 2018

The Luisa Beccaria dress Sarah Jessica Parker wore on the InStyle cover (Oct. 2005) is now up for auction, with proceeds benefiting Anlaids, working to prevent HIV. More →

Wales To Ban Wild Animals In Circuses Jul 19, 2018

The Welsh Government will ban the use of wild animals in circuses, the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones will announce today in a move congratulated by Animal Defenders International (ADI) who, for more than 20 years, have been documenting and campaigning to end the suffering of animals in UK circuses. More →

Dancers For Good To Host Third Annual Benefit In East Hampton Jul 18, 2018

Dancers For Good, the magical Benefit evening of dance, will feature an extraordinary line-up of performances by renowned companies and choreographers such as Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Rock the Ballet and a special tribute to Broadway’s CHICAGO The Musical! More →

Ryan Seacrest And Camila Cabello Visit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Jul 18, 2018

Last Friday, patients and staff at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia were visited by Ryan Seacrest and singer Camila Cabello. More →

Bill Clinton to Attend 109th NAACP National Convention Jul 18, 2018

President Bill Clinton will attend and deliver remarks at the 109th Annual NAACP Convention in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. More →

The Elders To Visit Zimbabwe Jul 18, 2018

The Elders, with the support of the Kofi Annan Foundation, will visit Zimbabwe from 19-21 July to meet political leaders and support all actors working for free, fair and transparent elections, an inclusive transition and a brighter future for the country. More →

Camila Cabello Concert In San Juan To Benefit Save The Children Jul 17, 2018

Cuban-American superstar Camila Cabello will make her solo debut on Puerto Rico Tuesday, October 23 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, as part of her first headline tour “Never Be The Same” that started in April this year. More →

Natalie Portman Honors Legacy of Vegetarian Nobel Prize-Winning Author Jul 17, 2018

Natalie Portman, who was nominated for an Oscar for her insightful portrayal of Jackie Kennedy, stars in a new PETA video spotlighting the legacy of maverick animal advocate Isaac Bashevis Singer (1902–1991), who won the Nobel Prize in Literature 40 years ago this autumn. More →