In 2014 David recorded a video message supporting UNICEF’s fight to beat Ebola, which was broadcast across Jolie first became personally aware of worldwide humanitarian crises while filming Tomb Raider in Cambodia. She eventually turned to The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR), the agency mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide, for more information on international trouble spots. Oprah Winfrey Leads Several Major Philanthropists In Funding Scholarships To South LA Residents Jul 21, 2020

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Our Insider Access subscriptions help you explore and narrow down thousands of celebrities already involved with charitable causes: While the world watches the devastating destruction of Ukraine and people from villages, towns, and cities worldwide are organizing collection points for donations, let’s have a look at the celebrities that have put their money where their mouths are, making financial contributions and launching fundraisers using their public platforms.

The Oprah Winfrey Foundation is run exclusively by Oprah Winfrey. (You can not donate to this organization, because it’s funded by an endowment.) The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation was initially created in 2007 to give money towards the Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Through these organizations, Winfrey has truly established herself as an altruistic person. She has extended her arm and influence far and wide throughout the world. Stephen Curry, Jennifer Lopez and More Join Michelle Obama as Co-Chairs of When We All Vote Feb 1, 2022 Appearing together at Peace Day Live, a flagship event run by Peace One Day, the speakers will call for action in three key areas to advance peace in communities around the world. The core themes, protecting people, planet, and wildlife, have been identified as essential enablers of peace, not only in conflict zones but in the towns and cities of the most developed nations. Oscar-winning actress, professional model, daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight, and listed on countless “most beautiful women” lists, Angelina Jolie trained and performed at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute following her mother Marcheline Bertrand, who had studied with Lee Strasberg directly. A mother to six children and a natural beauty both inside and out, she needs no introduction as a humanitarian spokesperson. She has donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations, with most of her money going to three foundations: The Angel Network, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, and The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation.Oprah is also a big supporter of the Clinton Foundation, which supports many causes including treating HIV and AIDS and fighting climate change. She donates to Project Cuddle, which rescues hundreds of babies from abandonment and abuse every year. She is one of the largest contributors to Free The Children, an organization dedicated to building schools for children in developing countries. Oprah has also auctioned off some of the cars from her collection for charity. Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Mr. Richard J Stephenson dedicate their lives to creating a better world for future generations. Recognized for her philanthropic efforts in the areas of children’s health and wellness, poverty, and education, Dr. Stephenson serves as Vice Chair of Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit organization committed to funding innovative cancer research around the world that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as researchers work to end cancer as we know it. Earlier this week, Stand Up for Heroes ( SUFH), New York’s highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, returned for its 17th annual celebration to honor our nation’s veterans and their families at David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Bruce Sprinsteen and John Mellencamp perform onstage during the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation ( BCRF). WCRF was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow. I am extremely humbled and grateful to be able to stand next to these heroic patients, parents, researchers, and doctors as we work together to find a cure for EB. Sharing this mission and message with people around the world has filled me with extreme pride and hope. My wife and I have been working on this cause for over a decade and it is amazing to reflect on the progress that has been made. We can find a cure – the promise is real,” says Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam lead singer and Co-Founder of EBRP.

The team at EBRP has been dreaming up this event for a very long time. The goal was to raise awareness, foster meaningful connections, and create a platform for the leading doctors, researchers, biotech companies, patients, and advocates to collaborate and be celebrated and heard. This was achieved beyond what we could have ever imagined. We’re inspired because this event is just the beginning. For the patient community, Venture Into Cures has brought them new information, created new friendships and support networks, and reinvigorated their hope for the future. For many, it served as a catalyst to reimagine what’s possible, to join us on this journey, to get involved with curing rare diseases. We’re very thankful for Jill and Eddie’s leadership to unite our community in Seattle as we continue on our venture into cures, for EB and beyond,” says Michael Hund, Chief Executive Officer of EBRP. Alongside the emotional shows, EBRP hosted its first in-person Venture Into Cures Summit and Dinner.Jolie is known to cover all of her costs while on missions, and shares the working and living conditions as the UNHCR field staff.