Thursday, August 31, 2006

ABC News: Cynics mock, charities defend stars aiding Africa

ABC News: Cynics mock, charities defend stars aiding Africa: "By Mike Collett-White and Mabvuto Banda

LONDON/MPHANDULA, Malawi (Reuters) - Madonna feels responsible for the children of the world and has found herself a 'big, big project' to help orphans in Malawi.

Gwyneth Paltrow declares 'I am African' in a new advertisement for a charity working in Africa.

The continent has long been a favorite destination for celebrity campaigners, going back to 1954 when Danny Kaye became UNICEF's goodwill ambassador."

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