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Ben Affleck is a Humanitarian

By kumar - March 28, 2018

Ben Affleck is a Humanitarian

Oscar Winning Actor Ben Affleck Says U.S. Must Do More in War-Torn DR Congo

In 2010, Ben founded Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI), a grant-making and advocacy organization focused on investing in and working with the people of eastern Congo. ECI believes that local, community-based approaches are essential to creating a sustainable and successful society in eastern Congo, and works to increase the quality and quantity of investments in the region. Since 2007, Affleck has made nine trips to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a focus on the eastern provinces. He has focused on understanding the causes and consequences of conflict on the continent, and learning about African solutions to the problems affecting the DRC. In late 2008, he directed a short film and public service announcement, “Gimme Shelter,” about the humanitarian crisis in the DRC. The film was utilized as part of the UNHCR’s international campaign to aid those displaced by violence. Affleck has testified before Congress three times to advocate for U.S. and international engagement in Congo, most recently before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in February 2014. In addition to extensive travel throughout the DRC, Ben’s learning and advocacy trips have taken him to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Sudan and Zanzibar. He is a longtime political activist and strong supporter of many charitable organizations, such as Feeding America, A-T Children’s Project, and the Jimmy Fund.

With Ellen DeGeneres, Ben launched the”Small Change Campaign” to benefit Feeding America.

Affleck took part in the “Stay Close” campaign for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

Ben supports the UNHCR’s Gimme Shelter Campaign.
Ben Affleck has supported the following charities :

    ALS Association
    Ante Up For Africa
    A-T Children’s Project
    Cancer Research Institute
    Children Mending Hearts
    Declare Yourself
    Eastern Congo Initiative
    ENOUGH Project
    Feeding America
    GLAAD
    International Medical Corps
    Jimmy Fund
    Music Rising

    National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    Not On Our Watch
    ONEXONE
    Operation Gratitude
    Paralyzed Veterans of America
    Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
    Rape Foundation
    Robin Hood
    Sundance Institute
    The Art of Elysium
    UNHCR
    Unite for Japan
    Vital Voices

Causes supported by Ben Affleck : 29

Abuse, AIDS & HIV, ALS, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Cancer, Children, Civil Rights, Creative Arts, Disaster Relief, Economic/Business Support, Education, Family/Parent Support, Health, Human Rights, Hunger, LGBT Support, Mental Challenges, Missing Children, Peace, Physical Challenges, Poverty, Rape/Sexual Abuse, Refugees, Senior Citizen Support, Slavery & Human Trafficking, Unemployment/Career Support, Veteran/Service Member Support, Voter Education, Women

Ben Affleck is a Humanitarian
Ben Affleck accepted the “favorite humanitarian” award at the 41st annual People's Choice Awards. Amy Adams (left) presented the award.


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Recently Ben Affleck revealed that he has completed rehab for Alcohol Addiction. He also said 'I'm Lucky to Have the Love of My Family'.

Ben Affleck is a Humanitarian

We all have our problems and at some point it's upto us to overcome it. Ben Affleck is an inspiration to all of us. He has helped a lot of people and he deserves your support. But, for some unknown reason if you do not wish to stand by him then the best thing to do is leave him alone and get on with your life. 

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