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Global Action Forum and Awards, Feb. 17-18, 2011
the Beverly Hilton
Los Angeles
The forum was amazing. We were privileged to attend the two day event and hear passionate human rights advocates speak about their causes.
On Friday night in the International Ballroom, Singer Kara DioGuardi marched us throught the presentation of Global Action Awards to individuals, non-profits, and corporations who, with courage and tenacity, tackle the world’s problems with innovation and an unending passion for change.
FUNDaFIELD was honored to be asked to present the Global Action Ispsirational Award to the founder of Right to Play, Johan Koss.
America Ferrera and Miley Cyrus were among the award recipients at the first annual Global Action Awards Gala. America Ferrera was honored for her work with Save The Children and Miley Cyrus received a Global Action Youth Leadership award from presenter Hilary Duff. The Global Action Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
The first annual Global Action Awards gala attracted a star-studded guest list which included American Ferrera, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Rebecca Romijin, Kara DioGuardi, Michael Johns, Katharine McPhee, Daphne Zunega, Anne Archer, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Joely Fisher, Sharon Lawrence and of course, Kyle and Garrett Weiss.
The Global Action Awards acknowledged persons who have committed time, talents and resources to taking action in order to save lives, solve problems and empower future generations. The awards were presented to people who showed innovation, effectiveness and measurable solutions to global challenges and who have collaborated on projects and in campaigns which have served as catalysts for action.
The Global Action Awards Gala featured tables of ten with dinner and ticket holders with premium seats were treated to a private reception with presenters and award winners before the event.
The Global Action Awards Gala was organized by the Global Action Forum which is a fundraising and philanthropy organization dedicated to tapping into people and businesses that have the resources and connections to effect change.
For more information about the Global Action Forum, please visit globalactionforum.com.
Global Action Forum
Friday, Feb 18 & 19th
Over two inspiring days, the Global Action Forum educates it's invitation only audience through enlightening and engaging sessions led by global leaders from entertainment, professional athletics, the corporate and non-profit sectors and UN agencies. These visionary forerunners include: Anne Archer (Founder, Artists for Human Rights), Jeanne Brosnan (COO, Clinton Health Access Initiative), Steve Culbertson (ED Youth Service America), Jesse Dylan, America Ferrera, Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen (CEO, Vestergaard Frandsen), Dr. Helene Gayle (CEO,CARE), Silvio Gabriel (Head, Novartis, Malaria Worldwide), Grant Garrison (Director, Good Projects, LLC, creator Pepsi Project Refresh), Christine Grumm (President and CEO, Women's Funding Network), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Founder, Hollywood Unites for Haiti), Sharon Lawrence (former Chair- Women In Film Foundation), Bill Livermore (Director, Somaly Mam Foundation), Elizabeth Longworth, (Deputy Assistant Director General- Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO), Charles MacCormack (CEO, Save the Children), Dr. Darius Mans (CEO, Africare), Dr. Irwin Redlener (Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness), May Rihani (Senior Vice President Academy for Educational Development and Former Co-Chair, UNGEI), Rebecca Romijn, Michael Schreiber (Senior Vice President of Membership and Advisory Services, Chief Development Officer, Global Business Coalition), Marc Soloman (Free to Marry), Gary White (ED and Co-Founder, Water.org), and Ursula Wynhoven (UN Global Compact).
Global Action Awards Dinner and Gala
Friday, Feb 18, 7pm-10:30pm, honoring:
Michael Angelo, Fine Artist
Anne Archer, Founder, Artists for Human Rights
Matt Damon and Gary White, Co-Founders, Water.org
America Ferrera, Award Winning Actor
Freedom to Marry
Dr. Helene Gayle, CEO, CARE
Global Business Coalition
Johann Koss, President and CEO, Right to Play International
Charles MacCormack, CEO, Save the Children
Somaly Mam, Somaly Mam Foundation
Dr. Darius Mans, CEO, Africare
John Prendergast, The Enough Project
Brett Ratner, Award Winning Director and Producer
Bobby Sager, Sager Family Traveling Foundation and Roadshow
Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, CEO, Vestergaard Frandsen
Joined by Martin Sheen and Trevor Donovan in performances from Kennedy’s book, Speak Truth to Power
Thurs, Feb 17 Agenda
Registration 8:00-8:45 am, Program begins 8:45 am
KEYNOTE:
"The Talks are Over; It's Time for Action.”
FILM TRAILER: "No Woman No Cry" produced by Christy Turlington Burns.
PANEL: Narrowing the Gender Gap in Primary and Secondary Education to Insure Equal Quality Education
PANEL: Maternal Health", the Premier Security Issue of Our Day
VIDEO: "Stand Up. Take Action. End Poverty Now!"
The Millennium Campaign: End Poverty 2015
LAUNCH: mPowering Creating Technology to Mobilize Change Hand to Hand
PANEL: The Impact of Gender Inequality on Poverty
PANEL: Private Sector Support for Women's Empowerment Principles
PANEL: Creating Powerful Media Campaigns
KEYNOTE:
Kerry Kennedy, RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights with performances by Martin Sheen and Trevor Donovan
Friday, Feb 18 AGENDA
Program begins 8:45 am
OPENING KEYNOTE:
Freedom to Marry: The Fight for Marriage Equality
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
"UNESCO: It's Sporting Legacy"
PANEL: Tackling the Water Crisis
VIDEO: Clean Water Changing Lives
PANEL: Mapping Major Global Health Initiatives Against Malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS
PANEL: Building Service Networks and Grassroots Engagements for Young Hollywood and Professional Athletes
VIDEO: The Road to Traffick
PANEL: Human Rights: End Slavery Now
VIDEO: Hollywood Unites for Haiti
PANEL: Natural Disaster Preparedness and Response
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.globalactionforum.com
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