We all know the singer James Blunt, but that some ignore it its humanitarian commitment, both to help people or the planet, James responds to this whenever it is requested.
Some causes of his life and some events in which he participated
Doctors without borders
It is to date the charity supports more than James. During his tours he organized the auction for his fans. Goal? Buy a meeting between him and the fan who has won the auction.
To the question How did you get the idea of giving money thanks to your concerts here what James answered:
"I thought it would be nice to meet people who would be happy to go backstage. It gave us the idea of holding an auction for a good cause. For me, it was clear that He was MSF. At every concert people are now bidding, and the "winner" can come backstage. I now have the honor to meet people who have given quite royally in a highly remarkable. This makes it even more made to meet the nice people behind the scenes. "
Click on the pict to access the site dedicated to James Blunt MSF.
During the earthquake in Haiti in January 2010 James calls for donations and support MSF again in their actions to the terrible havoc. m
Concert " Live earth "
The event was intended to trigger a global movement to combat the climate crisis and was organized in part by former presidential candidate of the United States Al Gore and the money raised went to his foundation. Of course James was present at the concert in the United Kingdom in July 2007.
There are performed several of his songs and also said the famous as Cat Stevens "Wild World" video below.
Helping Haïti Everybody hurts
James is part of the many artists who participated in the recording of Everybody Hurts, REM resumed support to the people of Haiti following the terrible earthquake in January 2010.
To our great regret the title will not or poorly distributed in France !
James decided some time ago to plant trees on his property in Ibiza and so far as to plant "would sell concert tickets!
"When I started selling tickets, there was a garden with an orchard near as big as five football stadiums. There were apples, oranges, avocados, citrus, plums, I had them all planted myself. I love to watch these trees grow today, it allows me to make myself a bit for the environment. In fact, we are planting a tree every time we sell a concert ticket online. "
The Volunteer
At the request of his friend Hugo Chittenden, James agrees to participate in a project to raise funds to build a school in Africa. He will visit the site and lend his voice to the documentary on this occasion
It will also help parties to promote the documentary and the combination of his friend
Find all news, photos and video documentary on The Volunteer on the website of the association here, but also on our news page.
Help for heroes
Help for Heroes was founded by Bryn Parry and Emma in October 2007 with a desire to help wounded soldiers and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The message of the charity is simple: We are strictly non-political and non-critical, we just want to help. We believe that every person who volunteered to serve in time of war, knowing that they risk everything, is a hero. These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things and some of them live with the consequences of their service life. We are not able to prevent our soldiers from being injured, but together we can help them feel better.
'It is our responsibility to support the troops, "James says in an interview, he agreed to be godfather to the charity, people can make donations, but also participate in the cause by buying a small bracelet. James will participate with other artists in concerts and evenings in order to raise funds for the association.
An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore's movie
In good ecologist James broadcast at the beginning of his concerts the trailer of the controversial film "An Inconvenient Truth, former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore, James was also decided to become personally involved in this combat, he continues to support the man and his actions and you can find Al Gore in the list of James Twitter!
Beware the interest of James for the Al Gore 's movie did not reveal his political views are well on the private domain !
Ecoïst
This is a campaign to educate people about the world, small spots are produced and disseminated, many artists are involved with property on James !
