In Kenya, we all know about the philanthropy and charity work associated with some celebrities like Nameless, Jaguar, Cecilia Mwangi, Mike Sonko, Octopizzo, Julie Gichuru, James Mwangi, Janet Mbugua, Maina Kageni, Daddy Owen and Manu Chandaria among others. In the course of their charitable engagements, they earn respect and honour as well.

Internationally, we have celebs whose work is never done when the performance ends. Hollywood hunk George Clooney, for instance, has often had the reputation for “international playboy” but he is one of the most charitable celebrities. He donates to many charity organizations helping to fight homelessness, hunger, and provide disaster relief.

Oprah Winfrey has done impressive charity work regarding humanitarian issues, civil equality, disaster relief, and research for diseases. She also focuses on child abuse, rape prevention, education and the environment.

John Legend’s charity work mainly pertains to fighting horrendous conditions faced by poverty stricken areas of Africa.

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Legendary Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney donates millions upon millions while working with over 90 different organizations like Greenpeace, War Child, Everyone Matters, PETA, Humane Society International, Animal Defenders International and American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie have been a loud voice for refugees all over the world and are frequently working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The have also formed the JoliePitt Foundation to fight poverty, wildlife conservation, protection of natural resources, and general humanitarian causes.

Sting has done charity work for numerous humanitarian organizations, however, his true passion lies with protecting the environment; especially the world’s rapidly diminishing rain forests. He established The Rainforest Foundation to help protect the Amazon rain forest from mass-eradication.

Ellen DeGeneres has done charity work for many different causes from disaster relief, civil and human rights to breast cancer. She is one of the biggest advocates of animal rights and passionately fights against animal abuse. She is known to do charity work with organizations like The Humane Society of United States, Big Life Foundation, the Halo Pet Foundation and Farm Sanctuary.

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Former American President Bill Clinton established the non-profit, Clinton Foundation, to tackle issues in health, safety/security, economic stability, eliminate prejudice and environmental issues. Over the years, he has worked with over 50 different charities like Make-AWish Foundation, Artists for Peace and Justice and World Vision.

Bono has often been deemed one of the “most influential” people in our society because of his overwhelming philanthropic work. His entrance into charity work began in the 1980’s with his participation in the Conspiracy Of Hope tour for Amnesty International. He has been a huge advocate for human rights, proper economics, AIDS research and awareness and fighting poverty.

Sir Elton John is one of the biggest contributor towards AIDS research. He founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation in the 80’s. He has made crucial donations over the years to over 50 charity organizations. Some of the other causes he consistently supports are disaster relief, homelessness and hunger, civil rights and cancer.

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