In the past, the contributions made from the richest to the poorest often anonymously. Many of the direct beneficiaries of the charity did not know the identity of his benefactor. Nowadays everything changed.
However, there is no doubt that the adoption of the various charities of famous movie stars, musicians and athletes, celebrities donate their effect is associated with a high profile, can increase the audience of some undeniable meritsCauses.
disadvantaged children, homeless refugees, victims of natural disasters and suffering from illnesses like AIDS are among the unfortunate people who have contributed greatly not only by generous donations from wealthy people, but also thanks to contributions donors, the ordinary activities was down from public life to charitable admire.
Care Stars
A known philanthropist, is famous actress AngelinaJolie, who used his fame and wealth, to publicize the plight of some 20 million refugees in 120 countries worldwide. His work for refugees began in 2001, when Cambodia, where they decided to take a refugee child. With the adoption of orphans, "the son Maddox in Cambodia and Zahara from Ethiopia in 2005, Jolie also has interest from other prospective parents to help create or adopt other needy children around the world.
IdentifiedGoodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Commission for Refugees in 2001, Jolie toured many of the refugees elsewhere, including Thailand, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, the Balkans and in Ecuador . In addition to pledges and donations of millions of dollars to various charitable causes, is also the cause of banning landmines.
The actor and producer George Clooney is another great defender of the main causes. These include campaignAIDS and "Make Poverty History, part of a coalition of 84 nations calling for action against poverty worldwide. It is also the global campaign against poverty (GCAP), the gap between rich and poor, addressing human factors such as unfair world trade system, debt, which has all the possibilities of a country's economic recovery and suppress ineffective targets involved in aid delivery in poor areas of the world.
Along with Samuel L. Jackson ClooneyCo-sponsor "Rock for Darfur", a series of benefit concerts organized by MySpace.com and Oxfam. The money will go to support Oxfam's relief efforts and assistance to refugees in Sudan and Chad. Finally, there is "United Way," Clooney says the self-healing program that collects money and goods from several donors and distributes the profits to local charities.
Jackie Chan is the most famous film star in Hong Kong. In 1988 he founded the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation to provideGrants and active support of young people in Hong Kong. The Foundation's motto is: "To help heal and overcome them." As Jackie says .. "Sometimes it's just an act of kindness and care needs to change a person's life long ago when I was a child needs help, someone I was looking for was my charitable foundation is my way of sharing this experience . provision of scholarships, grants and loans ... I can help make the world a better place. "
Chan donatedcover a wide spectrum of home care for children and youth at risk to help the unemployed youth counseling, self-empowerment expert, training camps for students and campaigns against suicide. Over the years, the Foundation's activities has grown considerably expand its scope to include health services and assistance to victims of natural disasters or people with serious diseases.
Warriors of the environment
described by locals as "HollywoodHeartbreaker "teen movie star Leonardo DiCaprio is an ardent supporter of the environment. To promote greater awareness of environmental problems, is working actively with organizations like Global Green USA, Natural Resources Defense Council, the International Fund for Animal Welfare Kids and National Geographic.
Only Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation focuses on global warming, which may be the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and alternatives to adoption and the fightrenewable energy. "I urge people to stay around the world," he said, explains, "and called on local leaders, if not already done so, and commitment for the purchase of cleaner cars, build parks and green as the 'wind and solar energy. Our actions may determine whether you are a victim of the war for a habitable planet for future generations. "Their concerns also extend to the maintenance of water supplies worldwide (DiCaprio estimated 1, 2 billion people worldwide arewithout access to drinking water) and is a fervent supporter of the conservation of biological diversity on Earth.
Philanthropic athletes
In 1994, the peak of his career, the tennis star Andre Agassi put Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF) recreational and educational opportunities for children in southern Nevada, the U.S. spent, especially in the region Las Vegas. Has supported over 20 organizations and raised overU.S. $ 60,000,000 since its launch. His special mission is abused or neglected children who are considered "endangered" or help basic opportunities in life. To promote character and self esteem of these children and their employment opportunities, the Foundation supports programs of a combination of emotional, physical and academic.
Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club, opened in 1997 and offers a basketball court, tennis courts, a computer room, a library and a teenagerCenter offers a variety of activities. The computer program Agassi Agassi tennis and basketball stars, children learn the values of sportsmanship. It also participates in meetings of the study. With the balance of sports and education Agassi Club offers not only a safe place for children and young people in school, but a positive atmosphere for learning. In 2001, the Foundation gave an additional 720,000 U.S. dollars for the development of Andre Agassi Cottage for medically fragile children.
Evenobligation to protect children is seven Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer. In 2003 she started the Roger Federer Foundation in Basel, Switzerland, to fund projects for disadvantaged children, especially in southern Africa. After the devastating tsunami in 2004, has adopted a series of fundraising initiatives including the ATP All-Star Rally for Relief. This has led to a global alliance with UNICEF, and in April 2006, Federer was appointed Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. "UNICEFThe executive director Ann M. Veneman, expressed his confidence in his ability to make a difference when he said: "Roger Federer extraordinary energy and talent, along with UNICEF to carry in order to improve the lives of children around the world."
Federer believes that sports help to overcome injustice and build bridges between cultures. "As tennis players, we have a unique opportunity," he says. "We have the opportunity to visit many different countries and cultures and interact with people of a certainall spheres of life. It is our responsibility ... use our fortune to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. If I can make a contribution, I am more than happy to do so. "
Want to
As a child, Tiger Woods dreamed of being the best golfers in the world. "I worked hard," he says, "my family values and apply everything I do. Integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility and fun," I learned these values at home and schoolI have all pushed towards my dream. "Knowing that thousands of other children dream of their future, Tiger and his father established the Tiger Woods Foundation in 1996. Through personal enrichment, scholarships, direct grants, junior golf teams finished, and the new Tiger Woods Learning Center opened in 2005, "said Tiger," the Foundation helps millions of children in their dreams. "
The Tiger Woods Foundation provides direct investment in the community through theirGrant and scholarship programs. In 2005, nearly 2 million U.S. dollars received in grants for programs for youth and gave the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, $ 200,000, a Hurricane Katrina Education Fund. The Foundation gave $ 100,000 to Give2Asia for children displaced by the tsunami aid in 2004. The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) Tour contributed a sum of $ 100,000. Another well-known golfer in the PGA Champion Phil Mickelson, the catalyst behind a charitydesigned for the U.S. military and representatives of women. Called "the birds' brave, is encouraged by Phil and Amy Mickelson charity fund. Amounts of $ 100 for each birdie and $ 500 for each" eagle ", which Phil is still with the families of military aid funds education to children of soldiers killed or supporting affordable housing for people with disabilities access to disabled veterans injured or disabled Americans. In partnership with Exxon Mobil, Mickelson is also the co- sponsored aFive days of the "Academy" for East primary school teachers to motivate their children and teaching skills to improve mathematics and science.
The score for families
results of the basketball superstar Michael Jordan, the track record could have ended with his retirement in 1999, but continues his charity work, has contributed to the creation of nonprofit organizations. In 1996, the peak of his career, his contribution has contributed $ 2,000,000 to financeOpening of Chicago, James R. Jordan Boys and Girls Club and Family Life Center (the name of the father of Michael). The club offers a children's play and learning opportunities, support for children and a family health center.
That same year he pledged $ 1 million to the University of North Carolina, establishing the Jordan Institute for Families. In his inauguration, he said, "I feel very lucky and happy, had a family structure and support, where aa positive influence for me and my brothers. Today many young people are overwhelmed by the pressures of life, struggle and try to survive. I support the Jordan Institute for families, because I think everything has to be what can be done because the family and improve the quality of life for all people, especially children and the elderly. "Jordan remains involved with the Boys and Girls Club of America, UNCF / College Fund, Special Olympics and a variety ofother organizations to support children and families. English football icon David Beckham and his wife, pop star Victoria established its own charitable foundation in 2002, and recently shared with UNICEF to raise funds for children around the world. In January 2005, Beckham became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, UNICEF, with special emphasis on "Sport for Development Programme made. Sport is seen as a positive force to improve the lives of children everywhere the world, especiallyaffected by disease, poverty or conflict.
Beckham's first job as a global ambassador for UNICEF on behalf of 1.5 million children who are victims of the tsunami of 2004 to initiate, maintain the organization's humanitarian work in the region. It is a series of films to educate the children seemed to increase the fallen in battle against AIDS into oblivion. With UNICEF "United for children, united against AIDS", go to Messagesto help millions of children. The income of a part of the World Cup hosted by Beckham in May this year raised funds for UNICEF to ensure that it is for many children around the world. David and Victoria have children with disabilities and a charity based in London contributed to children.
Combating poverty and malaria
The Irish pop star Bono (real name is Paul Hewson) has been actively involved with social and political causes since 1980. The U2 starThe comparison with the band aid Bob Geldof and Live Aid charity projects secured its place as the legend of the world. Since 1999 he devoted himself increasingly to the relief of Third World debt and promote awareness of the plight in Africa.
Since the end of his tour "Elevation" in 2001, Bono has campaigned for debt relief in Africa and has visited many African countries. In 2002 he founded an organization called "data" to raise awareness about debt, AIDS and trade represent a problemAfrica. At present, it is largely the problem of eradicating malaria, which affects the most common cause of death in Africa. Bono had said that to defeat the idea of malaria as exciting as the first witness to walk on the moon Neil Armstrong was Africa. In 2003, 2005 and 2006, Bono was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 1984, Bob Geldof organized Band Aid, the children are starving in Africa, will benefit. He met the top BritishGroup of singers and musicians to record the single "Do not know that Christmas is" the single fastest-selling record in the history of British music was £ 8,000,000, taking the world to help Ethiopia. In 1985, Geldof went to two Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia, the organization of more than 60 of the biggest stars of rock music to perform "live". Nearly 100 million pounds raised for famine relief in Africa.
In January 2004, he visited friends GeldofEthiopia, where he discovered that more people were threatened with death by starvation because they were inspired during the famine of 1980, "Live Aid". Geldof announced his concerns while talking to British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The result was the creation of a Commission for Africa, 16 African leaders and others together. The mitigation measures proposed to double aid, cancel debt and reforming trade rules included. After the 2005 report of the Commission,Gelfdof decide to eight simultaneous concerts around the world from the scene to put pressure on rich countries are called upon to "exercise club. G8 The event was entitled" Live 8 ".
AIDS
British singer, composer and pianist, Sir Elton John is known for supporting the attention of AIDS known. In 1986 he went to the earnings of his records, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, and to encourage their followers to do the same. Since then he hasdiligently to raise awareness of the disease among the general public.
In 1992 he founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) as a charitable organization in specific programs for HIV / AIDS funding and support of patients with AIDS. This nonprofit foundation is dedicated to eliminating discrimination and prejudice against people with HIV / AIDS affected, but also provides specialized services for people with AIDS and preventative education programs administered by people in risk, theDisease. Since its founding, EJAF has raised over 100 million U.S. dollars to support AIDS programs in 55 countries worldwide.
Foundation work was supported not only by their own contributions to John, but through numerous fundraising events for sports programs, art and photography exhibitions, festivals and gala dinner organized or financed by Oscar John, sometimes it sticks with the stars and the personal property of others. Last year, he went to EJAF new initiatives for HIVPrevention among residents of the southern United States and the Caribbean, young people and drug addicts and people fresh out of prison.
In tune with the kids
In 1980, the pop singer Madonna has been named a supporter of charity AMFAR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research. Since then, he has directed his attention to children in need, "a charity that supports practical and lasting thousands of young people aged 18 or less, canhave experienced abandonment, abuse, neglect and poverty and capable of a serious illness, disability, suffering from mental illness or addiction. Foundation Make-A-Wish Foundation, the wishes of children in donations for life-threatening diseases due to increased favorite Madonna.
Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world who suffer from hunger, drought, poverty and diseases like HIV / AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and hepatitis. LastMadonna has generously Raising Malawi, a charity with the Initiative for Assistance to Orphans provides food, medical care, clothing, potable water and education to 32,000 orphans in the impoverished African country contributed. Madonna recently revealed the extent of his dedication to charity, adopting a child from Malawi.
In 1999, the American singer Mariah Carey Congress Award for his contributions to charities and nonprofit youth organizations. Youwas recognized for his work with the Administration for Children Services in New York, and assumes Services Programs for Children "to ensure that children grow in a stable family environment. A review of Carey in 1,000,000 U.S. dollars has been awarded the Fresh Air Fund for Children, to enjoy the city allows you to summer camp for children in the country.
Camp Mariah is a field of knowledge of young people run the race for New York under the auspices of the Fresh Air Fund, whichabout opportunities for education and career to enlarge. It offers a unique opportunity for nearly 300 children aged 12-14 years participating in a curriculum, while enjoying the adventures of the camp. intensive summer sessions for three years and average duration of one week and weekend field trip is complemented with activities throughout the year in New York. Camp Mariah is named Mariah Carey for his generous support and dedication to children outdoors.
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