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Actor Scarlett Johansson visits India and Sri Lanka

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:37:16 +0000

Delhi: Actor Scarlett Johansson has joined international agency Oxfam in the fight against poverty following a life-changing trip to India and Sri Lanka.

Scarlett Johansson visits Oxfam’s health care, education and women’s programs

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:27:40 +0000

New Delhi: Actor Scarlett Johansson is currently in India with international development agency Oxfam visiting its programs with poor communities, the organization said today.

Colin Firth wins award as Campaigner of the Year in Europe

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:38:16 +0000

On Tuesday night, Actor Colin Firth was awarded the title of Campaigner of the Year by European Voice, Brussels’ most distinguished and important weekly, for his role as a defe

MySpace announces largest philanthropic program with Darfur Campaign

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:49:41 +0000

Los Angeles – October 9, 2006 – MySpace.com, the world’s leading lifestyle portal, today announced “Rock for Darfur”, a campaign to raise awareness and

Helen Mirren: governments must agree to tough new controls that will actually save lives (op-ed)

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:54:33 +0000

For twelve years I fought lawlessness as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison in the television series Prime Suspect.

Keira's Oscar dress raises $7,900 for Oxfam's East Africa appeal

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 04 May 2006 13:00:55 +0000

Keira Knightley's deep-claret silk taffeta gown, a hit at this year's Oscars ceremony, has now raised a staggering $7,900 US (£4301 or 6,225 Euro) at auction for Oxfam's East A

Activist Angelique Kidjo asks why Africans are suffering again and again

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:47:15 +0000

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Oxfam Campaigner visits drought-hit Kenya

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Oxfam Campaigner, singer Angelique Kidjo will visit drought-affected Kenya

Joel M Bassuk — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:11:59 +0000

Nairobi, 20 April, 2006 – UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Oxfam Campaigner, singer Angelique Kidjo, will be visiting Kenya to tour drought-affected communities and raise attenti

Keira Knightley donates Oscar dress to Oxfam e-bay auction

Joel M Bassuk — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:09:01 +0000

Keira Knightley was the star of the red carpet at the Oscars in a deep-claret taffeta silk gown designed by Vera Wang.

Six months on: Aid effort saved lives but Pakistan quake survivors need continuing support

Joel M Bassuk — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 11:07:28 +0000

Better monitoring of returnees and resolution of land issues needed