5. Bono
World popular singer and leader of the rock band called U2, is also known for his philanthropy work. In 1986, he was invited by the World Vision to come to Ethiopia, where he together with his wife created an educational program whose aim was to raise awareness about hygiene and health concerns. And this was just a beginning. Throughout the years, Bono has supported many humanitarian causes, but his most recognized efforts are those regarding problems in Africa – poverty and AIDS pandemic. He raised millions for people in Africa to help them fight diseases and poverty. He was even nominated a couple of times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Even though he never received it, he was honored with other awards, titles, and recognitions – Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 2007 (no “Sir” before his name, only because he is not a British citizen), Man of Peace Prize in 2008, named as someone who is “making a difference” by NBC Nightly News… He is a co-founder of several humanitarian groups, organizations, and campaigns – ONE, (RED), DATA, and one fashion company, EDUN, whose main goal is to encourage trade with countries that have poverty issues such as Africa. Together with his band U2, he has performed at many important benefits, such as Live Aid, Band Aid, Live 8, but the most known one is Amnesty International’s Conspiracy of Hope Tour, which he helped Sting organize.
