Charities

United Nations

A committed human rights advocate, the United States actor George Clooney was designated as a United Nations Messenger of Peace in January 2008. Using his global appeal and wide ranging talents as an actor, producer, screen writer and director, Mr. Clooney has focused public attention on crucial international political and social issues while diligently working to mobilize political action against the violence in Darfur.

LINKS: George’s UN Page , www.un.org

NOOW

Our mission is to focus global attention and resources towards putting an end to mass atrocities around the world. Drawing on the powerful voices of artists, activists and cultural leaders, Not On Our Watch generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for the vulnerable, marginalized and displaced. Where governments remain complacent, Not On Our Watch is committed to stopping mass atrocities and giving a voice to their victims.

LINK: http://www.notonourwatchproject.org/

Save Darfur

Around the country and across the globe, the Save Darfur Coalition is inspiring action, raising awareness and speaking truth to power on behalf of the people of Darfur. Working with world leaders, we are demanding an end to the genocide, and our efforts are getting results.

The key to our success is the millions of everyday citizens who have joined our movement. With you and other committed activists by our side, we will end the genocide.

LINK: http://www.savedarfur.org/

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

We are the International Rescue Committee – a critical global network of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, healthcare providers, educators, community leaders, activists, and volunteers. Working together, we provide access to safety, sanctuary, and sustainable change for millions of people whose lives have been shattered by violence and oppression.

LINk: http://www.theirc.org/

United Way

United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement. Local United Ways create long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. Common focus areas include helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving people’s health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems.

LINK: http://www.liveunited.org/index.cfm

Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity. We have more than 2.2 million members and subscribers in more than 150 countries and regions and we coordinate this support to act for justice on a wide range of issues.

LINK: http://www.amnesty.org/

ONE Campaign

ONE is Americans of all beliefs and every walk of life - united as ONE - to help make poverty history. We are a campaign of over 2.4 million people and growing from all 50 states and over 100 of America’s most well-known and respected non-profit, advocacy and humanitarian organizations. As ONE, we are raising public awareness about the issues of global poverty, hunger, disease and efforts to fight such problems in the world’s poorest countries. As ONE, we are asking our leaders to do more to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. ONE believes that allocating more of the U.S. budget toward providing basic needs like health, education, clean water and food would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the world’s poorest countries.

LINK: http://www.one.org/

George rumored to attend the International Film Festival in Rome

According to this site George will be attending the International Film Festival “Without Borders” for the screening of Darfur Now.  Here’s the Google translation

George Clooney will be in Rome, for the  “Without Borders” film festival to be held at the Casa del Cinema from July 21 to 23. Clooney will present the film “Darfur Now”, which will be screened on 23. The film tells the stories of courageous people committed to fight to awaken the world conscience on the tragedy of Darfur.

Original Text:

George Clooney sarà a Roma, tra i protagonisti del “Senza frontiere film festival” che si svolgerà alla Casa del Cinema dal 21 al 23 luglio. Clooney sarà presente con il film “Darfur Now”, che sarà proiettato il 23 alle 18. La pellicola racconta le storie di persone coraggiose impegnate a combattere per risvegliare la coscienza mondiale sul dramma del Darfur.

Thanks to Reve for the link.

Some Information on the FF.

From 21st to 23rd July at the Casa del Cinema in the Borghese Gardens.  For three days the International Film Festival ‘Without Borders’, organized by Fiamma Arditi comes to Rome. There will be 15-20 documentaries, fiction films, shorts and feature length films all dedicated to the understanding of the parallel realities in our increasingly complex but small world.

Source: LINK