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Content Publishing Platform Ripple Raises Money For Charity With Celebrity Help Jul 21, 2016

Ripple has launched a content publishing platform that, with the help of some well-known celebrities, raises money for charity. More →

Tennis Stars To Join Elton John For 2016 World TeamTennis Smash Hits Jul 20, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, tennis stars Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Charlize Theron Speaks At AIDS 2016 Conference Jul 20, 2016

Charlize Theron, speaking on behalf of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, gave an impassioned speech at the opening of the International AIDS Conference in South Africa this week. More →

Staples And Katy Perry Continue To Support Teachers Jul 20, 2016

Staples, Inc. announced that every Dallas teacher-led project posted on DonorsChoose.org received full funding as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 700,000 classroom projects for teachers and has positively affected more than 18 million U.S. students. More →

Kathy Ireland Among Finalists For Interfaith Peace Awards Jul 20, 2016

Kathy Ireland, founder, CEO and Chief Designer of kiWW (kathy ireland Worldwide), has been cited as one of 17 finalists for the first Global Business & Interfaith Peace Award given by the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit operating in the award program together with the United Nations Global Compact Business for Peace initiative. More →

The Elders Condemn Attempted Coup In Turkey Jul 20, 2016

The Elders condemn the attempted coup in Turkey and urge all political, military and legal forces in the country to respect the rule of law and protect democracy and human rights. More →

Elton John And Prince Harry To Take Part In AIDS 2016 Conference Jul 19, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), an international leader in the global fight to end AIDS, and the International AIDS Conference (IAC) have announced that Sir Elton John and Prince Harry of Wales will host a youth-focused special session at the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. More →

Sir Patrick Stewart Attends Duchess Of Cornwall's Reception For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse Jul 19, 2016

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception last week for survivors of domestic abuse, those working in the field, and charities aiming to raise awareness of the issue at Clarence House. More →

Stevie Wonder Helps UN Celebrate Nelson Mandela Day Jul 19, 2016

As the world marked Nelson Mandela International Day, United Nations officials and UN Peace Ambassador Stevie Wonder yesterday paid tribute to the South African activist and peacemaker’s tireless efforts to end intolerance and injustice, calling on the international community to follow his guiding example in efforts to build a better world for all. More →

Jennifer Garner Honored At So The World May Hear Awards Gala Jul 19, 2016

The 16th So The World May Hear Awards Gala took place at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minn. on Sunday, July 17 More →

The Elders Express Concern Over Lack Of Global Action On Climate Change Jul 19, 2016

Six months after the Paris Agreement on climate change, The Elders call on global leaders to live up to their commitments and take prompt action to cut emissions, end fossil fuel subsidies and provide adequate financial support to developing countries to tackle climate change. More →

Dustin Lance Black to Dedicate Historic Marker to First LGBT National March Organizers Jul 19, 2016

The Equality Forum, the nation’s premier lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights summit, announced today that Academy Award-winning screenwriter and LGBT activist, Dustin Lance Black, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Philadelphia Conference Historic Marker Dedication slated for Wednesday, July 27th from 11:00 – 11:30 am (ET) at the Arch Street Meeting House (320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). More →

Prince Harry Takes INSTI HIV Test Live On Social Media To Reduce Stigma Around HIV Jul 18, 2016

bioLytical Laboratories Inc., a world leader in rapid infectious disease tests and developer of the 60 second INSTI HIV test, commends Prince Harry for drawing attention to the fight against HIV. More →

Viggo Mortensen Joins Sierra Club To Celebrate National Park Service Centennial Jul 18, 2016

Viggo Mortensen, star of the new film “Captain Fantastic,” teamed up with the Sierra Club to release a new public service announcement today. More →

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Global Reach Challenge Jul 18, 2016

TMF Group is proud to announce its sponsorship of the ‘Global Reach Challenge’; renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ world record breaking attempt to become the first person to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on every continent. More →

Annie Lennox Speaks At Meeting On HIV, AIDS, Tuberculosis And Malaria Jul 18, 2016

Annie Lennox OBE, the former Eurythmics star and prominent HIV/AIDS campaigner, last week told British MPs that ending a death sentence for millions of impoverished people is possible — but only with the UK’s increased commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA, an international public-private partnership set up to combat the scourge of fatal infections. More →

The Elders Welcome New Moves In Africa To End Child Marriage Jul 18, 2016

The Elders today welcomed recent moves by leaders in The Gambia, Tanzania and Uganda to end or curb child marriage, as part of the African Union’s continent-wide campaign to eradicate the harmful practice. More →

Chris Daughtry And Internet Dance Sensation Big Bang Balang Help Launch Operation Smile's UNTIL WE HEAL Campaign Jul 15, 2016

Hundreds of Operation Smile student volunteers from around the world will come together at San Diego State University to launch the UNTIL WE HEAL campaign globally. More →

David Ortiz Joins Prizeo To Raise Money For Charity Jul 15, 2016

Prizeo, the leader in online sweepstakes and experiences, is giving baseball fans the chance of a lifetime! More →

Oceana Presents: Sting Under The Stars Jul 15, 2016

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host an intimate concert featuring a performance by 16-time Grammy Award winning artist and Oceana supporter, Sting, at a private residence on Tuesday, July 19th. More →

X Ambassadors Release Video Tribute To Wounded Veterans Jul 15, 2016

X Ambassadors and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) are proud to release a new video for the hit “Unsteady” to support the work being done by WWP, and to remember the sacrifices made by wounded veterans across the country. More →

Elizabeth Henstridge And Zachary Abel Visit Mexico With Smile Train Jul 15, 2016

Over the weekend, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity hosted a journey to Mexico, where actors and Smile Train supporters, Elizabeth Henstridge and Zachary Abel got to see the organization’s local programs in action. More →

Alec Baldwin Calls On Government To Shut Down Cherokee Bear Zoo Jul 14, 2016

In a letter sent this week on behalf of PETA, actor Alec Baldwin is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ban bear pits. More →

Save The Children Makes Statement On David Cameron's Legacy As British Prime Minister Jul 14, 2016

As British prime minister David Cameron steps down, Tanya Steele, Interim Chief Executive of Save the Children, made the following statement about his legacy on overseas aid. More →

Kenny Chesney Teams With ENGEL To Benefit No Shoes Reefs Jul 14, 2016

Kenny Chesney's commitment to the world’s waters is as deep as his commitment to the No Shoes Nation. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Makes Historic Grant Announcement Jul 14, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation announces its largest-ever portfolio of environmental grants, increasing the organization’s total direct financial giving to over $59 million since 1998. More →

Mark Rylance Makes Plea To Prevent Annihilation Of Tribal Peoples Jul 14, 2016

Oscar winning actor Mark Rylance has made a film for Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, urging the public to help prevent the annihilation of tribal peoples around the world. More →

Stars To Join Ed Asner And Autism Speaks For Poker Tournament Jul 14, 2016

Stars set to join Ed Asner at the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament and Celebrity Casino Night will include Rosie O'Donnell, Dylan McDermott, Ed Begley Jr., Michael McKean and Johnny Dowers. More →

San Francisco To Honor Tony Bennett Jul 13, 2016

In recognition of internationally renowned singer, painter and civic leader Tony Bennett's contributions to San Francisco, the City will honor him with several tributes celebrating his 90th birthday. More →

NERD HQ Returns To San Diego For Sixth Year In 2016 Jul 13, 2016

Zachary Levi and David Coleman’s uber brand The Nerd Machine is bringing fan favorite NERD HQ back to the New Children’s Museum. More →