Annie Lennox Uses Technology and Music in Philanthropy Efforts

Before Annie Lennox became a solo act and involved in philanthropy, she was the lead-singer for the Eurythmics in the 1980’s. “Sweet Dreams” then meant climbing higher in the charts, now it means raising awareness of the African HIV/AIDS pandemic. In the words of the renowned singer, “The fight is far from over. We still have a long way to go. We need to continue to strengthen our focus on the needs and rights of young women, who are particularly vulnerable to HIV.”

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Annie Lennox runs several of her charity efforts through internet and has coined the term “Laptop Activism”. She has sold more than 80 millions records and she is well-known for her philanthropic work with organizations such as Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Foundation and Amnesty International. Lennox’s philanthropy focuses largely on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in Africa. But she has worked with other organizations like UNICEF, Women for Women International, Peace One Day and Save the Children.

In March 2008, working with a 23-member choir of women celebrities, Lennox’s released Sing. “Sing” features a diverse range of women celebrities such as Faith Hill, Celene Dion, Bonnie Raitt, and Madonna. Proceeds from the album were donated to Treatment Action Campaign, an organization dedicated to providing support in Africa against HIV/AIDS. Later that year, Lennox received the British Red Cross’ Services to Humanity Award for her work against the virus. This year, Lennox joined The Body Shop Campaign against HIV/AIDS and she performed at the Global Leadership Awards in November.

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