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To effectively pursue his humanitarian principles, the Goodwill Ambassador to UNICEF and twice Grammy Winner, established the Ricky Martin Foundation in Puerto Rico, to advocate for the welfare of children around the world. The foundation's voice, in alliance with other sectors, is committed to defend the most fragile population against modern forms of slavery and to provide them a safer world through wellness initiatives. [Ricky Martin Foundation]

In recognition of Sting's unique talents, his illustrious career, and his long-standing commitment to the preservation of the rainforests, the Martin Guitar Company is proud to announce two Limited Edition Certified Wood Sting Signature models. More than 70% of the wood utilized in the construction of each of these models is harvested from forests independently certified by the Rainforest Alliance's "SmartWood" program and Scientific Certification Systems, both of which operate in accordance with the rules of the industry's governing body, The Forest Stewardship Council. [Martin Guitar]

As part of a campaign to show that genocide is not a thing of the past, MTV has created a movie called "I'm Still Here." The movie features Elijah Wood, Ryan Gosling, Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Brittany Murphy, Amber Tamblyn, and Joaquin Phoenix as they share stories from the diaries of young people who experienced firsthand the terror of daily life during the Holocaust. Their website offers facts and definitions, as well as a forum for discussion. [I'm Still Here]

As part of the Choose or Lose Campaign, MTV has created the concept of "Twenty Million Loud," which they defined as a national campaign of organizations mobilizing more than 20 million young adults age 18 to 30 to vote and be a deciding factor in the presidential elections. As part of the campaign, MTV informs and educates young adults about the importance of voting with the help of celebrities, such as Kanye West, so that they can be a part of the decision. [Choose or Lose]

An estimated 3 BILLION PEOPLE watched LIVE 8, the greatest, greatest show on Earth. They came together with one message - make poverty history. The campaign "Make Promises Happen" is an attempt to hold the politicians of this generation to their promise, ending the scandal of stupid, immoral poverty. Each year, musicians play across the globe to ask people not to give their money, but to give their names. Last year's line-up included Snoop Dogg, Madonna and Pink Floyd. [Live 8]

A non-profit, non-partisan national coalition of Hip-Hop artists, entertainment industry leaders, education advocates, civil rights proponents, and youth leaders, the Hip Hop Summit Action Network is united in the belief that Hip-Hop is an enormously influential agent for social change which must be responsibly and proactively utilized to fight the war on poverty and injustice. [HSAN]

Global Music Project (GMP) is a non-profit organization and an exciting new website where you can discover new artists and music. 100% of the music downloads proceeds from this site go to Mercy Corps, Tolerance.org, World Wildlife Fund, and also support the efforts of Sierra Club, Doctors Without Borders, and UNICEF. Download music, benefit global causes, save the world! [Global Music Project]

Made from wood certified by the Rainforest Alliance, Gibson was the first guitar company to offer a SmartWood guitar.Today’s Les Paul Smartwood Studio, made from an ever-changing supply of exotic tonewoods, underscores Gibson’s continuing commitment to sustainable forestry management. [Smartwood Guitar]

Top bands and celebrities, including the Foo Fighters and Simply Red, have chosen to support forestry projects with The CarbonNeutral Company - to create great green spaces and help protect the climate. The idea is that the trees soak up the global warming gas, carbon dioxide, produced by making CDs or running tours - and so helping them become CarbonNeutral. You can get involved - dedicate a tree and help fight global warming. [Future Forests]

The internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Julia Fordham has helped Ashington School produce a remix of her popular hit ‘Happy Ever After’. When the Tsunami devastated the Tamil Nadu region of Southern India, 13 pupils from the Panchayat Elementary Union School perished. Hopes are high that proceeds from ‘Happy Ever After – Tsunami Remix’ will cover the costs to rebuild the school. [Julia Fordham]

Music is arguably THE most popular art form in the world, according to Freevibe. As part of their anti-drug campaign targeted towards youths, Freevibe has found that music is the number one "anti-drug." With the help of celebrities, such as Thalia, Freevibe is dedicated to creating a drug-free youth. [Freevibe]