Bono’s Work For Product Red And The One Campaign
March 1st, 2012
U2 frontman Bono isn’t only about rock ‘n’ roll. The Irish rocker is also a vocal activist, who has pressured heads of state worldwide to fight poverty in Third World countries. In 2004, he co-founded ONE, a nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy group that fights extreme poverty and curable disease in Africa and other countries by raising public awareness and lobbying political leaders to support programs and policies that improve conditions around the world.
Bono took ONE’s mission corporate in 2006 when he and Read the rest of this entry »
George Clooney’s Humanitarian Work For Darfur And Haiti
February 27th, 2012
Geoge Clooney is an actor with a heart of compassion. He organized the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon, spearheading efforts that raised over 58 million for earthquake victims. When Clooney received the Emmy’s humanitarian award for his work, he said, “It’s embarrassing. You don’t want to be awarded for what you’re supposed to be doing.” You’ve got to love Clooney for his humility.
He is an activist and tireless advocate for peace in the Darfur region of Read the rest of this entry »
Christina Aguilera’s Work For Pittsburgh’s Women’s Center And Shelter
February 23rd, 2012
Singer Christina Aguilera does a lot of work for charity, raising funds for organizations such as Amnesty International and various other human and animal rights charities. One of her favorite organizations to help, however, is one that hits close to home for the music star. Pittsburgh’s Women’s Center and Shelter helps the female victims of domestic violence by giving them a safe place to escape to and helping them start a new life.
In late 2003 the popular singer donated 200,000 to Read the rest of this entry »
Motivation For Celebrities To Become Philanthropists.
February 20th, 2012
Celebrities frequently give money and time in support of various causes and organizations, but their motivations are frequently called into question. As with anything, some people are motivated by selfish reasons for giving to or working for a charity, while others are motivated purely by a desire to do good things.
There are plenty of celebrities who give very little, judging from their yearly income, to help others. These people are likely motivated by such factors as public perception and monetary gain through tax write-offs. Society looks favorably upon people who give money and time to help others, and Read the rest of this entry »
Why Are So Many Celebrities Philanthropists?
February 18th, 2012
The love of artists and their arts is shared by people from generation to generation. The influence of celebrities has been at the center of topics such as aids awareness, civil rights and various forms of cancer.
Among the most universal connections that people have in the arts, no other is as precious as the love and care spread around the world by celebrities who choose not only to give back to their communities but to feed the world and bring new meaning to charity. Read the rest of this entry »