UNICEF: The stars come out for Haiti relief

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/haiti_52560.html

NEW YORK, USA, 21 January 2009 The two-hour, star-powered Hope for Haiti Now global concert benefiting Haiti earthquake relief scheduled for broadcast on Friday features more than 100 artists, many of whom have shown a long-time commitment to supporting UNICEFs work in emergencies.

There is a great need for immediate aid in Haiti, but also for longer-term reconstruction, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and singer-songwriter Shakira wrote on her website today.

As early as last Wednesday, one day after the quake hit Port-au-Prince and other densely populated areas, Shakira was urging fans to donate to UNICEF to help the survivors. Today, she announced an initiative through her Barefoot Foundation to build a new school in the devastated country.

Singer Ricky Martin, another Goodwill Ambassador slated to participate in the MTV telethon, is returning to Los Angeles from a three-day visit in Port-au-Prince, where he witnessed aid operations on the ground.

People from all over the world in one place working with love, focused on giving, he posted on Twitter upon arriving in the Haitian capital. On his website, Mr. Martin has also urged fans to donate to UNICEF.

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• Martin

[WorldChampBandgeek]

i wish i could met him and just shake his hand one day......he is such a great guy...maybe my music career (and someday acting career) will get me to met him someday...thanks ewan for all your doing...luv ya....

[atmin16]

he is a good man!

[OFFICIALALEXISKILEY]

As an actress and Screen Actor's Guild member- I say bravo to the entertainment industry in working side by side with Unicef.

May angelic light touch the Haitian people, and bring an end to their suffering.

In prayer,

Alexis Kiley

[394451]

Act on Haiti...When tough times come, songs are what comfort us the most.

Some good songs are

watch?v=9slp0SI_BSs (Mad World)

watch?v=ZatjmOfJYrc (Redemption Song)