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Yesterday, at the Clinton Global Initiative, Angelina Jolie discussed a $148 million dollar initiative which would help to educate children in various conflict areas. The project is named The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict.
Angelina co-chairs the partnership and she had this to say:
“Education can transform the lives of children in conflict, giving them the tools to create a better future for their families and their nations. This Partnership is putting words into action, and demonstrating that even in the most difficult circumstances, every child can and should have a chance to learn.”
The goals of the partnership include commitments to improve education for over a million children in conflict areas around the world, giving children in those areas a chance to attend school (something which would not happen otherwise), improve curriculums and safetey as well as materials, and they hope to help 200,000 Iraqi refugee children and 30,000 children caught in the crossfires of Darfur.
The Huffington Post reported on the talks and had this to share:
“Angelina Jolie [told] one of the most moving stories I think I’ve ever heard about two refugees that she met in Syria. One had been brutally burned and dumped in a trash can and the other was a ten year old boy, and how the two of these people somehow helped each other over a period of months. She was convinced that this little boy, who had spent so much time taking care of this horribly burnt man, who literally had maggots in his wounds, would someday be a doctor and that these people we call refugees are all people that are regular, hard-working people that have been stripped of everything.”
I love so much that they don’t just sit in a ridiculous mansion with Hummers in the driveway like other celebrities might choose to do. Instead, both Angelina and Brad put forth so much money and help to raise more money for so many good causes. It’s so amazing to think of all the children who would have had no hope at all who will eventually be helped and educated because of charity organizations like this one, or how many deserving families will finally be able to afford to safely return to New Orleans because of Brad Pitt’s endeavors.
More photos below:
(Photos – Celebutopia)
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all I CAN SAY IS ‘I LOVE THIS WOMAN VERY MUCH’ AN ANGEL AMONG US. I LOVE ALL THE GOOD CAUSES SHE IS DOING . WE ALL DO LOVE THIS FAMILY.
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BRAD’s CGI speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ijf5fWo6kY&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjjb%2Eyuku%2Ecom%2Ftopic%2F73336%3Fpage%3D673
Angie’s CGI speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H00apInuAjg
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yes, what they are doing is good. actions speaks louder than words. They prove themselves by doing the work and not just talk only.
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I really love Angie for what she does for people in africa and the world, And I always pray for her and her family,to be protected BY THE HAND OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD, with all her busy job,and being a mother of four she still takes time to do her UN WORK, LOVES THIS FAMILY AND WISH THEM THE BEST IN THEIR LIVES
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This, more than anything else, is the reason I love and admire Angelina (and Brad). I’m a true blue fan and will do what I can to follow their example, and defend them from all the lies & caca people throw at them – especially blogs, throw light on the truth of the Jolie-Pitts.
There’s a video of a teary Angelina telling the story of the refugee boy and burned man on justjared: Angelina Jolie Crying @ Clinton Global Intiiative.
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Angelina is one of the most beautiful[in & out]person in the world! after this CGI event i vow to support her more and do as much as i can in my own little way to help the needy! Angelina is my role model and i love her more!
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I am now more convinced that Brad and Angie will be together forever…for they have the same degree of passion for humanity, and more than their love and admiration for each other, and their children..they complement each other.
God bless the Jolie-Pitts, and all their fans!
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Please I’m not a detractor. I’ve been on jj for almost 3 years now and totally love the Jolie-Pitts.
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Ok sorry. I thought I would still be under moderation like the post with the links I’ve posted above that’s still under moderation. But thank you for letting me post.
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I saw on ACCESS HOLLYWOOD tonite. The announcer asked Clinton if Brad will play him in a movie. Bill Clinton, said laughingly, “Brad is too goodlooking to play me.” ITA to all you guys. Brad and Angie have this passion between them, beyond being a movie star A-lister. I pray for their safety always and their family.
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Brad and Angie are not just gorgeous…they are as well compassionate people. And I love them more than ever before.
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I know Bill was thrilled Angelina was there!
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will somebody please tell me what color her eyes are? one minute they look blue, then they look gray. it’s driving me crazy.
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Gina;
:lol:
They are thought to be green, but in different lights it has been known to change colour.
Part of her allure…fascinating all round!
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Brad could never play Bill Clinton, Bill is a huge man, tall and has personality plus. Brad is too young to play him and not outgoing enough. He would have to put on a lot of weight to carry it off, plus too short. I can’t really think of anyone that could play Bill and do him justice.
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WE LOVE HER AND HER GREAT FAMILY!
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wow.. great speech by angie.. no wonder one day she receive a pulitzer(sorry if wrongly spelt!) prize
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Both of them touched people with their speeches and were very sincere.
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holy cow- what amazing people. they are doing so much good!
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i was touched by angelina’s story about the burnt man and the refugee little boy. i almost cried.
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