Angelina Jolie demands the U.S. to help orphans · 2007-04-27 13:15
Angelina Jolie visited Washington Thursday to address reporters and politicians about the plight of orphans all over the world, E online web site reported.
The actress spoke on behalf of Global Action for Children, which opened its headquarters in the nation’s capital this week.
Jolie stressed the need for more aid from the U.S. government.
“The numbers associated with this problem are staggering,” the adoptive mother of three and biological mom of one said. “It is overwhelming and the scale of the problem seems to give many an excuse for inaction.”
GAC is looking to increase funding for orphans in developing countries by $2.5 billion per year.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt teamed up to form the Jolie-Pitt Foundation last year, immediately donating $1 million to GAC and Medecins sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders.
“Angelina Jolie is a global leader on children issues,” Jennifer Delaney, GAC’s U.S. director, said.
“We are thrilled to have her as the honorary chairperson of the GAC Board. Her support of GAC helps us to ensure that orphans and vulnerable children in developing countries and the communities that care for them get the support they need.”
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