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Ban Ki-moon's Message To The People Of Central African Republic Feb 24, 2014

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again taken to the airwaves to deliver a personal appeal to the people of strife-riven Central African Republic (CAR) to lay down their weapons, come together, and end the spiralling bloodshed and inter-communal violence that has plagued the country for months on end. More →

Richard Branson Calls For Boycott Of Uganda Feb 24, 2014

Following Uganda’s private member’s bill for harsh punishments on gay people, Richard Branson called for a boycott of Uganda on his website. More →

Colin Farrell To Host Auction For Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Feb 24, 2014

Online auction house Paddle8 is honored to partner with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Wilding Cran Gallery to present an auction of works by leading contemporary artists who were inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's legacy. More →

Wladimir Klitschko Knocks Out Illiteracy Feb 24, 2014

As part of a unique charity project, Wladimir Klitschko – the longest-reigning IBF, WBO & IBO heavyweight champion in history – has covered his famous fists in blue paint and punched the 26 letters of the alphabet onto canvases to create a unique, distinctive font. More →

Kevin Spacey Reunited With Success Story Feb 24, 2014

Kevin Spacey has joined with the Prince's Trust for a new video about achieving success. More →

Michael Sheen Visits Hafod Primary School in Swansea With UNICEF Feb 21, 2014

Welsh actor Michael Sheen yesterday visited Hafod Primary School in Swansea to meet pupils and teachers to hear about how they’ve put children’s rights at the heart of their school. More →

Bake Brownies With Mary-Louise Parker And The Cast Of Weeds Feb 21, 2014

Here’s your chance to bake brownies with Mary-Louise Parker and the cast of Weeds – and help a fantastic cause. More →

Dine With Steven Tyler At Elton John's Academy Awards Viewing Party Feb 21, 2014

Here’s your chance to have dinner with Steven Tyler at his table at the annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party dinner on March 2, 2014. More →

The Elders Call For Swift Action In The Central African Republic Feb 21, 2014

The Elders yesterday called on the international community, notably the UN Security Council, to take all possible measures to restore peace and security urgently to the Central African Republic (CAR), where inter-communal violence has worsened and credible allegations of widespread human rights abuses have been reported. More →

Kimberley Walsh Gets Physical For Sport Relief Feb 21, 2014

Kimberley Walsh worked up a sweat today, recreating shots from Olivia Newton-John's iconic video ‘Physical’ to showcase the launch of the official Sport Relief Headband, now available in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide. More →

Dikembe Mutombo Joins Honorary Committee At FACE Africa WASH Gala Feb 21, 2014

On March 22, 2014, UN World Water Day, FACE Africa will host its 5th Annual WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Gala in New York City at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. More →

Malala Fund And Save The Children Announce New Education Partnership In Jordan Feb 21, 2014

The Malala Fund has announced that it will be partnering with Save the Children to help vulnerable Syrian and Jordanian children return to education. More →

Leonardo Dicaprio Foundation Grants $3 Million to Oceana Feb 20, 2014

Oceana, the largest international advocacy group to work on behalf of the world’s oceans, announced a $3 million grant today from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation aimed at protecting threatened ocean habitat and keystone marine species such as sharks. More →

Crosby Stills & Nash And John Mayer To Light Up The Blues For Autism Speaks Feb 20, 2014

Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN), John Mayer, Don Felder, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stills and many special guests will return to Los Angeles on April 5 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel for the 2nd Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. More →

Halle Berry Talks About Her New Movie, Mental Illness And Hope In NAMI Interview Feb 20, 2014

Actress Halle Berry appears on the cover of the latest issue of The Advocate, the magazine of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), with an interview inside about her upcoming film, Frankie & Alice, which will be re-released April 4, 2014 by Lionsgate and Codeblack Films. More →

Star-Studded Unstoppable Gala To Honor Malala Yousafzai Feb 20, 2014

The Unstoppable Foundation will celebrate global access to education at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in L.A. on Saturday, March 15th. More →

Alliance For Women In Media Foundation Announces Gracie Award Winners Feb 20, 2014

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce the 2014 national winners of the 39th Annual Gracie Awards. More →

Olivia Newton-John To Lead Pink And Blue For Two Charity Walk Feb 20, 2014

On May 3rd, 2014, the Pink and Blue for Two (PB42) breast and prostate cancer awareness charity, will be joining forces with the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. PB42 will lead a “walk within the Mini” to help promote and raise awareness for their organization. More →

Taraji P. Henson Watches Over Detroit’s Pets During Freezing Weather Feb 20, 2014

Following the freezing death of at least one dog in the Detroit area, PETA erected a new billboard featuring Taraji P. Henson with a message “from above.” More →

Eva Longoria Foundation Joins unite4:good Movement As A Founding Affiliate Feb 20, 2014

Demonstrating its ability to mobilize numerous resources and supporters to help others give back and foster a more compassionate world, unite4:good (www.unite4good.org) today announced that The Eva Longoria Foundation is the latest to join its coalition of charitable organizations and sponsors as a Founding Affiliate. More →

Bill Clinton Visits Clinton Foundation Investments In Haiti Feb 19, 2014

On a trip to Haiti on Monday and Tuesday, President Clinton visited several sites where Clinton Foundation investments and partnerships have made a difference and begun yielding results. More →

Michael Buble And Kenny Rogers To Perform At Celebrity Fight Night Feb 19, 2014

Celebrity Fight Night, one of the nation’s most impactful charity events held each year in honor of featured guest Muhammad Ali, will mark its 20th anniversary on Saturday, April 12 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. More →

Clinton And Gates Foundations Partner To Measure Global Progress For Women And Girls Feb 19, 2014

The Clinton Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a new partnership to gather and analyze data about the status of women and girls’ participation around the world, as part of the Clinton Foundation’s No Ceilings initiative. More →

Naomi Campbell To Host amfAR Inspiration Gala Sao Paulo Feb 19, 2014

Naomi Campbell is set to host the amfAR Inspiration Gala São Paulo on April 4. More →

Sir Chris Hoy Supports Wheels For Change Feb 19, 2014

Cyclists across the UK can register for the Wheels for Change fundraising challenge. 

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Make-A-Wish Reflects On 33 Years Of Disney Wishes Feb 19, 2014

It’s been 33 years since the first Make-A-Wish kid, an 8-year-old boy named Bopsy, stepped foot into a world of inspiration and motivation at the Disneyland Resort. More →

Spider-Man Comes To The Rescue For Earth Hour Feb 19, 2014

In a first of its kind partnership, Spider-Man will be the first Super Hero ambassador for Earth Hour, the global movement organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), with a message to inspire individuals to use their power to become Super Heroes for the planet. More →

John Bishop And Sebastian Coe Go Head-To-Head For Sport Relief Feb 19, 2014

The BBC and Comic Relief have announced that Sport Relief hero John Bishop and four-time Olympic medal winner Sebastian Coe will captain two teams of celebrities and go head to head in a series of sporting challenges at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the Sport Relief Night of TV on Friday 21st March. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Opens New ICAP Art Room Feb 18, 2014

The Duchess of Cambridge has officially opened a new studio which will offer art as therapy to children and young people to raise their self-esteem, self-confidence and independence. More →

Colbie Caillat And A Great Big World To Perform At Charity Star Party Feb 18, 2014

On Thursday, March 6, 107.5 The River will host its annual STAR PARTY, a charity concert sponsored by H&R Block featuring GRAMMY Award-winning talent Colbie Caillat, Hot Chelle Rae and A Great Big World LIVE at Anthem in downtown Nashville. More →