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Thank you to all our European friends who volunteered for Music for Relief on Linkin Park's recent tour. We couldn't keep spreading our message about sustainable energy without you, and we truly appreciate all the work you did. We hope you had a great time. Check out this photo of some volunteers at the Orange Warsaw Festival in Poland!…

17-year-old Brittany Trilford won a Date with History. She'll be addressing 130 world leaders tomorrow morning at the Rio+20 Earth Summit about the sustainable future we want. Let her know your thoughts about clean energy, green jobs, and conserving our forests and oceans. You can upload a video message for Brittany…

We are proud to announce that Linkin Park will be participating in Rio+Social on June 19, 2012. Rio+Social is an online event in conjunction with the Rio+20 Earth Summit wherein people can discuss sustainable development with others across the world as world leaders are doing the same in Brazil.  Linkin Park will be discussing the power of music, gaming, and social media to address sustainability challenges, including Power the…

Watch this video about Imani's life without energy access and learn how we can light the way out of energy poverty with sustainable solutions.  The solution begins with your voice.  Tell world leaders and decision makers that clean energy for everyone is important to you by signing the pledge at…

We believe that Kids should have light to study, read or play in the evenings.   Families should not be forced to breathe harmful pollutants from indoor cooking.  People should be able to work and play safely after dark if they want to and mothers shouldn't have to give birth by candlelight. 

We all need clean energy that doesn't pollute. So please join us and sign the pledge to support Sustainable Energy for All at …

1.3 billion people have no access to electricity and it impacts their health, safety, livelihoods and education.  This Earth Day, Music for Relief is asking what you would miss most if you had no power?  Click here to find out what MTV cast members would miss and then let us know what you would miss most. …

In June world leaders will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to discuss some of the most pressing problems we face at the Rio +20 Earth Summit.  This is a historic opportunity for you to use your voice to help Power the World.

At the original Earth Summit 20 years ago, a 12-year-old girl inspired the world to take action.  Now, in 2012 you have the opportunity to participate in the discussion around critical issues like sustainable development and energy access which impact to…

On February 2, along with K'naan, we challenged you to show your support of the children of Somalia through the I AM A STAR campaign. We pledged $5 for every act of solidarity posted to the I AM A STAR Facebook page with a goal of raising $100,000 for American Refugee Committee. In less than two months, you did it!  

From all over the world, you posted songs, art, dance, poetry, photos…

In a matter of seconds, a disaster can change millions of lives forever.

On March 11, 2011 a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan, causing a devastating tsunami and radiation disaster.

One year after the disaster, Music for Relief continues to support recovery in…

The Power The World Share to Win sweepstakes has officially ended, and we have a grand prize winner: Gonzalo Martin Montalvo.

Ganzalo had the most unique clicks to his Power The World URL, sharing Power The World with thousands of friends on Facebook, Twitter and email and helping spread the word about Power The World's work to help families in Haiti.

He will win the Share to Win grand prize: a commemorative Power The World plaque signed by Linkin…

In September and October of 2011, massive flooding in Thailand led to large evacuations and widespread property damage, affecting over 2,500 schools and disrupting the education of thousands of children.  

Save the Children, with the support of Music for Relief, have been working to…

In the last two weeks you've shared your creativity on the I AM A STAR for Somalia Facebook page, where you have taken a stand for families struggling against hunger and disease.  Thanks to more than 10,000 posts and page likes, you have raised the $50,000 pledged by Music for Relief to help Somali children.

Based on the amazing outpouring of support, we've pledged an additional $50,000, but we are asking…

Since announcing Music for Relief's support for I Am A Star for Somalia with MFR musical partner K'NAAN, MFR supporters have shared some amazing posts on the I Am A Star Facebook page demonstrating how they are standing with the children of Somalia and raising awareness and funds for this humanitarian crisis.…

Thanks to the support of everyone who has posted on the I AM A STAR FOR SOMALIA Facebook page.  Music for Relief is donating $5 for each post or page like here  http://www.facebook.com/iamastarforsomalia to end famine and help children in Somalia.  Thanks to almost 5,000 posts, you've helped raise…

Right now, in the middle of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, Somali children are battling disease and hunger.  You can join Music for Relief, K'naan and I AM A STAR to reach those children and save lives.

Post a message of solidarity with the children of Somalia, and for every post…

Two years after the earthquake in Haiti, Music for Relief reflects on how you’ve helped.

Today, we ask for your ongoing support for the Haitian people via Power the World.…

Typhoon Washi has caused a national calamity in the Philippines, as flash floods and mudslides over the weekend killed nearly 1,000 people in the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de…

Music For Relief recently selected HELP, the Haitian Education and Leadership Program as the final beneficiary of funds raised through Download to Donate for Haiti v2.0.  These funds were allocated to HELP as a part of the Community Grants Program initiated by Direct Relief International that Music…

To share Power the World for a chance to win great prizes go to the Power The World site and click on "Share This Site To Win" at bottom right corner.  Then type in your email address to get your own unique Power The World URL.  Share the URL and encourage people to click on it to learn about Power the World.…