Milano was appointed Founding Ambassador for the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, to which she donated $250,000. The Global Network is an alliance formed to advocate and mobilize resources in the fight to control neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Milano will work to raise awareness of NTDs by educating the mainstream media and general public of the plight faced by the one billion people who are afflicted by NTDs, and the importance in controlling and preventing this global health crisis.
Milano is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for the United States. She traveled to India, as well as Angola, to work with UNICEF field officers there. In the fall of 2004, she participated in UNICEF's "Trick or Treat" campaign as an official spokesperson. She raised approximately $50,000 for South African women and children with AIDS by selling her own and a school's photo work. In support of PETA, she appeared in an advertisement for them, advocating vegetarianism, in a dress made entirely of vegetables.
Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases is an advocacy initiative of the Sabin Vaccine Institute dedicated to raising the awareness, political will, and funding necessary to control and eliminate the most common Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)--a group of disabling, disfiguring, and deadly diseases affecting more than 1.4 billion people worldwide living on less than $1.25 a day.
The Global Network provides an advocacy platform for the broad NTD community that reaches the attention of policymakers, philanthropists, thought leaders, and the general public. Through that platform, the Global Network highlights the work—including implementation, research, advocacy, and policy efforts—of the NTD community at the local, national, and international levels. The Global Network collaborates closely with the World Health Organization and other technical agencies, NGOs, donors, and the broader public health community; together they support international organizations, governments, and afflicted communities that work through regional strategies to advocate for and implement NTD control and elimination programs.
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in 2002, Alyssa Milano also would get involved in relief work, working to raise
money for South Africa. She had a photography auction and exhibition to help
raise this money. Her own work was displayed at the event and the work of
children from the arts program at L.A. Venice were also displayed. Almost
$50,000 was raised with this event, which went to a special organization in
South Africa that cares for mothers and children who have AIDS.
Founding Ambassador of Global Network for Neglected Tropical Disease Control A
closer look at her life also finds her being made the founding ambassador of
Global Network for Neglected Tropical Disease Control. After becoming the lead
ambassador to this cause, she quickly donated $250,000 herself to this charity,
helping to battle a problem in Myanmar known as lymphatic filariasis. She has
commented on the incredible horror that neglected tropical diseases cause and
she is determined to help make the public aware of this problem as well.
Currently she is working to raise the awareness of this problem to the public
and the media.
Drop In The Bucket
Drop in the Bucket is a 501(c)(3) water charity that was formed in 2006 by a
group of friends from Los Angeles. Who, after learning about the deadly water
crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, set out to research the situation, find solutions
and mobilize them into action
In the four years since it formed, they have aligned themselves with the best
and brightest engineers, innovators and economists with a vast knowledge of
Africa culture. They have offices on the ground in Gulu, Uganda and for them
this is not about writing checks and the occasional visit.
Los Angeles (October 20, 2010) – The Drop in the Bucket “Cause on the Rocks” fundraiser presented by Causecast was hosted by esteemed actress, designer and philanthropist Alyssa Milano at the Viceroy Santa Monica on Tuesday, October 19. The evening raised funds and awareness for Drop in the Bucket’s work improving the health and safety of children in Africa by bringing clean water wells and specially designed Eco-sanitation systems to African schools, particularly those regions such as northern Uganda and Southern Sudan.
Make A Wish Foundation
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with
life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The
Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish®
experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and
entire communities. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a
little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police
officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a
worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 193,000 children around the world.
Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the
Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.
A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish
granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other
capacities. As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain
steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an
opportunity to share the power of a wish®.
Peta Ads Campaign: Let The Vegetarian Grows In You
The former "Charmed" star Alyssa Milano showed her support to People For The
Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) by going green. The 35-year-old actress
traded glamorous dress with an outfit made out of lettuce, asparagus and other
greens for the animal rights group's new campaign supporting vegetarianism.
In the campaign entitled "Let Vegetarianism Grow on You", Milano wore the
special green gown designed by Mia Gyzander. Stating her support for the cause,
the former "Who's the Boss?" beauty persuade others to be vegetarians saying,
"The world has so much suffering in it already - choosing to be vegetarian is
one thing you can do to reduce the suffering on a daily basis."
Milano joins another Hollywood celebrity Pamela Anderson, who has earlier to be
shot in a lettuce bikini, to be one of the "Lettuce Ladies" for PETA.
Additionally, a video featuring Milano on the campaign's photo shoot can be seen
via LettuceLadies.com or simply see it below.
National Ambassador for UNICEF
Back in 2003, UNICEF invited Alyssa to become a National Ambassador for them.
This was a result of all the charitable work she had already done for children.
Since she became the National Goodwill Ambassador for this country, she has
traveled to work in a variety of other countries, including Kosovo, Angola,
India, and more. Alyssa has also been working on the “Trick or Treat” campaign
to help raise money for children in other countries and has been a spokesperson
for that cause, which is a UNICEF project. According to Milano, she plans to
continue working on projects with UNICEF in the future as well. Please visit
Unicef and learn more of the great work they do helping children and families:
http://www.unicefusa.org/
2009 Birthday Donation
In a very selfless act, Alyssa Milano gave up her birthday in 2009. This was her
37th birthday and she decided that she would donate it to a charity. The charity
was designed to bring Ethiopia clean water. As she was working to make this
money for her birthday, she ended up coming in well over her goal, which allowed
her to make sure that 18 different communities got clean water. Instead of
making her birthday all about her, like so many celebrities do, she made it all
about people in need. In the end, she felt that it was the most wonderful
birthday present she ever had, which is a true testimony to the heart and
compassion that this actress has for those who are less fortunate. Every Child,
every person should have clean water to drink. You can learn more about
Charity Water Here.
Humanitarian Awards
Through all of the humanitarian work that she has done, Alyssa Milano has been
awarded a variety of different rewards. For her work and fundraising for South
Africa, she was given the Peace Meditation Award from Sri Chinmoy. She also was
awarded the Spirit of Hollywood Award back in 2004 by the John Wayne Cancer
Institute. This award was given because of her work and commitment as a
celebrity to using her power to make a difference in the world.
Other Foundations and Charities She Supports Of course, this is only a brief
look at the many different charities and foundations Alyssa Milano has been
involved in recently. There are many others that she has supported as well. Just
a few of the other charities she has been involved with include Rock the Vote,
Common Ground Foundation, Believe in Dreams, Global Network, PETA, Global
Network, Clinton Global Initiative, Creative Coalition, and the Charlize Theron
African Outreach Project.
As you take a look at the life of Alyssa Milano, you begin to find out that
there is more to this incredible woman than a beautiful face and a wonderful
career as an actress. She has taken the fame acting has given her and turned it
into something that truly helps other people. Her life has been one of service
and selflessness. By taking a look at this incredible young women, we all can
learn some lessons in charity and giving to others.
When it comes to helping Children, helping Families, or helping Anyone for that
matter, borders, and countries should not matter.
I hope people will be motivated from this article. Whether or not you are
famous, we all can make a difference.