With so many global issues in the world, it’s hard to choose which to support and then to know what to do. Getting the message out is the first step. As Mia Farrow mentions in one of the interview links below: “…with knowledge comes responsibility…”
There have been a number of big name citizens in the news lately, who have been working very hard and very selflessly to make a difference in this world. Read some of their stories for inspiration:
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MIA FARROW
- Mia Farrow Talks of Work in Africa ln This Week with George Stephanopolis
- VIDEO - VOICES: Mia Farrow’s UNICEF Role Actress travels as a goodwill ambassador to the world’s poor children.
- VIDEO - EXTENDED VOICES: Farrow’s Fight for Darfur Actress Mia Farrow reports on two trips to war-torn Sudan.
- Mia Farrow on the Conflict in Darfur
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ANGELINA JOLIE
On CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360″ One-on-one with Angelina Jolie.
“…She had no movie to promote, no product she was pitching….
A lot of celebrities have causes and show up to talk about them when cameras are around, but the truth is that Angelina Jolie knows what she is talking about when the subject is refugees. … She has traveled to some 20 countries over the years as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and she says she donates one-third of her income to charitable causes. “
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WARREN BUFFETT & BILL GATES
- Warren Buffett’s generous donation to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Bill Gates leaving Microsoft to spend more time working on his foundation.
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AL GORE & FRIENDS
- Al Gore addressing Walmart on Global Warming.
- And Tom Brokaw doing a global warming program for the Discovery Channel.
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BOB GELDOF
Bob Geldorf gives an update on Live8Live, which is in the 20th year of it’s journey since Live Aid, holding people accountable on the promise to make poverty history. His report on progress is honest. He talks about: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- the good = the debt piece;
- the okay = aid ;
- the unseemingly ugly = the trade piece
What is this trade piece? Read on: TRADE
The Facts: In 1980 Africa had a 6% share of world trade. By 2002 this had dropped to just 2% despite Africa having 12 % of the world’s population. If Africa could regain just an additional 1% share of global trade, it would earn $70 billion more in exports each year - several times more than what the region currently receives in foreign aid.
The Promise: To help double the size of Africa’s economy and trade by 2015. What the G8 must do NOW: G8 leaders must show leadership and commitment to deliver a pro-Africa conclusion the WTO’s Doha Development Round in 2006 – that means: 100% access for all African products to our markets; eliminations of rich country subsidies that damage Africa; serious investment in Africa; capacity to trade; and no forced liberalisation.
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CHER
With a small, but just as sincere an effort, is Cher, who opposes the war but supports the troops. Cher and Operation Helmet Join Forces to Help American Soldiers . Why should a simple piece of relatively inexpensive yet severe-injury-reducing equipment, such as helmet-liners, be so hard for the military to afford?
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P.S. Sorry, Dustin Diamond, even though your name is listed here, it isn’t an honorable mention. In comparison to everyone listed about, your efforts don’t even come close to making the cut.
