South Sudan

Mia Farrow Visits South Sudan, Calls On World to Tackle Child Malnutrition Battle

Mia Farrow Visits South Sudan, Calls On World to Tackle Child Malnutrition Battle Mia Farrow in South Sudan — photo credit: Timothy Nesmith Mia Farrow has called for the world to do more to tackle child malnutrition after a visit to war-torn South Sudan.  The actress and ambassador for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) called on world leaders,…

Nickelback Guitarist and Wife Undertake South Sudan Basic Needs Challenge

Nickelback Guitarist and Wife Undertake South Sudan Basic Needs Challenge Nickelback guitarist Ryan Peake and his wife, fashion entrepreneur and philanthropist Treana Peake, are experiencing the difficulties of living with a lot less right now while they participate in the South Sudan Basic Needs Challenge to support Obakki Foundation and encourage others to join them. Created by Treana in 2009…

Former Biker & Film Inspiration Sam Childers To Give Keynote At Charity Event

Former Biker & Film Inspiration Sam Childers To Give Keynote At Charity Event Actor Gerard Butler (left) played Sam Childers in 2011's Machine Gun Preacher.Sam Childers, the former Outlaw biker and drug dealer turned pastor who inspired the 2011 film Machine Gun Preacher, starring Gerard Butler, will be the guest speaker at a fundraiser to benefit his…

Ex Child Soldier Turned Musician Rallies The World

Ex Child Soldier Turned Musician Rallies The World Peace activist Emmanuel Jal performs at Omnilife RallyFormer child soldier Emmanuel Jal, now an internationally renown musician and peace activist, is hoping the worldwide peace rallies taking place the past couple of days at Sudanese Embassies and other key locations will help focus attention on civilian…

Auctioned Ozzy, Swift, Nickelback, Garth, Seger Goodies To Help Build Wells

Auctioned Ozzy, Swift, Nickelback, Garth, Seger Goodies To Help Build Wells Treane Peake in Cameroon, Africa with her Obakki Foundation From NASCAR drivers to NHL players and tons of musicians, Vancouver fashion designer and philanthropist Treana Peake has been able to gather hundreds of signed items to auction off for her Obakki Foundation, which raises…