Back in 1985, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote “We Are the World”, performed by a group of the top celebrities and pop stars under the name USA for Africa. It was eventually named the biggest-selling single of all time and ended up raising about $100 million for relief of famine and disease to 18 […]
Entries Tagged as 'Developing Areas'
We Are the World 2010 to support Haiti relief
February 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Apple, Developing Areas
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Hope for Haiti Now Album Downloads
January 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Apple, Developing Areas
Chances are last Friday you turned on the TV and saw the telethon for Haiti with a star-studded cast coming together to raise money for Haiti. So far, they’ve raised $57 million and counting. Huge stars from every musical genre were on hand to lend their support. You can help the cause by purchasing the […]
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Buy a Joseph Abboud suit to support Haiti
January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Developing Areas, Doctors Without Borders, Nordstrom
Of course, the best way to donate to Haiti Earthquake relief is to give directly, especially to one of the best charities to Haiti. On the other hand, if you happen to be in the market for a suit, from January 24 through January 30, Joseph Abboud is supporting aid efforts in Haiti by donating 10% […]
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Best charities to donate to for Haiti Earthquake relief
January 16th, 2010 · 2 Comments · American Red Cross, AmeriCares, CARE International, Developing Areas, Doctors Without Borders
You’re probably seeing the devastation of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti on your TV screens, and you may be inspired to donate to help those who are suffering. But while it’s important to give, it’s also important to be very selective in your giving. Unfortunately, for as many wonderful, generous, and giving people there are […]
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Gifts from the Women's Peace Collection
December 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Developing Areas
In regions around the world torn by conflict, war and poverty, women are often the hardest hit. When the men in their families disappear or are lost, they are suddenly left not only to raise their families, but to support them. And worse, educational opportunities are often limited. And this feeds an endless cycle of […]
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Kate Spade Women for Women Knits
November 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Developing Areas
The good folks sat Kate Spade have created a program called the the Hand in Hand program in partnership with Women for Women International. They sell various knit items, from dog sweaters to mittens to scarves. You can see them here:http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?view=all&categoryId=3896905What makes these unique, other than their colorful and unique designs, is that they are […]
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Erbaorganics Baby Travel Kit
July 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Children's Charities, Developing Areas, Target
Travelling with your baby this summer? This Erbaorganics Baby Travel Kit is a convenient, airplane-friendly zipper case with safe, natural and organic Baby Wash, Baby Shampoo, Diaper Cream, and Baby Lotion. Erbaorganics products have no parabens, pesticides, SLS’s, artificial colorings and fragrances, resulting in a product that’s safe, clean, and good for the environment. This product has even earned […]
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Torina's World: A Child's Life in Madagascar
June 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Developing Areas
Torina’s World: A Child’s Life in Madagascar is a book that was originally self-published in 1997, but which has been officially released in 2007 with an interesting story of its own. Parents for centuries have been lecturing their kids about “the hungry kids in Africa”. But those words are usually meaningless. Photographer Joni Kabana changed […]
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The best Hand Sanitizer on and for the planet by Frais
April 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Developing Areas
Frais is a company based in Australia which produces a luxury brand of Hand Sanitizer. During the cold and flu season, every doorknob, every tabletop, every handshake, and every pen and pencil can be a breeding ground for germs that cause the flu, the common cold, staph infections, and worse.We can’t wash our hands every […]
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