There are a lot of differing views on this out there, but mine fits closely with the one below, it brings up some good points .....(but it is a plane not a helicopter in the video!)
I think Bono's mistake in all this boils down to that he should have just stayed being the activist, getting the world leaders to implement and stick to actions that benefit Africa - he's really good at that. But he chose to also set up various organisations - in good faith I'm sure - but that's where there have been difficulties. There have been problems with Edun, One and Red and, even if it's nothing at all directly to do with him, those problems rub off on him and his ability to be taken seriously and make a difference. This article looks at some of the reasons things might have not gone so well.
It would be a shame if this eclipsed all the positive things he has already done.
Bono Brings the $1600 Handbag to Africa
Showing posts with label RED. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RED. Show all posts
Monday, 8 November 2010
Sunday, 9 May 2010
The Lazarus Effect
RED announced a new multi-media campaign that will include a new film directed by Lance Bangs and executive produced by Spike Jonze. The documentary is called “The Lazarus Effect” and borrows its name from the remarkable transformation of people infected with HIV/AIDS when given access to antiretroviral medicine. It will premiere on May 24th on HBO at 9pmET/8c, YouTube and Channel 4 in the UK.
On 4th May there was an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to promote "The Lazarus Effect" amongst the many well known people to attend were Bono, Ali and Adam. It's amazing how One and RED have grown, and are really making a difference and it's all thanks to the B-man for starting it all off! I really admire him for all the work and time he puts into his humanitarian work.
Lovely photo below taken at the event. Adam looking better as he grows older (and I think must have been bending at the knee or Bono and Ali were standing on boxes!), Ali as beautiful as ever and I like Bono's hair.
On 4th May there was an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to promote "The Lazarus Effect" amongst the many well known people to attend were Bono, Ali and Adam. It's amazing how One and RED have grown, and are really making a difference and it's all thanks to the B-man for starting it all off! I really admire him for all the work and time he puts into his humanitarian work.
Lovely photo below taken at the event. Adam looking better as he grows older (and I think must have been bending at the knee or Bono and Ali were standing on boxes!), Ali as beautiful as ever and I like Bono's hair.
Monday, 1 December 2008
(RED)WIRE
U2 have recorded a cover of Greg Lake's I Believe in Father Christmas for (RED)WIRE. This is a subscription music site where some of the proceeds go to the RED organisation to help those in Africa. It was launched today.
U2's version of the song is great! You can find out more about the site and listen to U2's song (and others) here
U2's version of the song is great! You can find out more about the site and listen to U2's song (and others) here
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