Live 8

Join the Live 8 afterparty and enjoy the highlights of the legendary concerts from around the world. Live 8 20th Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1BGWkbou_vqeb7HOUzJ95mkvu5vYMuer

Organised by Sir Bob Geldof and The Band Aid Trust to raise money to fight poverty around the world, the event was viewed by around 2 billion people.

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BAND AID - How the Money is Spent In the financial year to 30 November 2024 Band Aid has awarded grants of £3m across 16 projects to date. Activities in 2024 include: Provision of life saving medicines and medical supplies Access to basic healthcare for rural communities Strengthening the support of health services in Tigray Therapeutic food for malnourished children and vulnerable adults Emergency grain supplies Drought resistant crops Income generating activities and vocational training Construction of basic housing to support old and vulnerable people Construction of emergency shelters for refugees Provision of clean water and sanitation training across multiple refugee camps in Ethiopia Training to prevent gender-based violence in communities Hygiene and sanitation support for adolescent girls Construction of schools and libraries, and provision of classroom furniture Cash distributions for vulnerable households Rehabilitation of boreholes and wells for schools and communities School feeding programmes in Tigray to support children returning to education The estimated number of beneficiaries totals more than 350,000 people. Money raised from BandAid40 will continue to fund similar activities in Ethiopia and the surrounding countries. More information can be found at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/292199