Charity Projects Entertainment Fund
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Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF) is a North American charity committed to fighting extreme poverty
in the US & Africa. It was founded in 2007 by Richard Curtis, Kevin Cahill and Simon Fuller.
On 24/25 April 2007 CPEF teamed up with Fox and American Idol
to create "Idol Gives Back" which raised over $70 million for various projects.
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
in the US & Africa. It was founded in 2007 by Richard Curtis, Kevin Cahill and Simon Fuller.
On 24/25 April 2007 CPEF teamed up with Fox and American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
to create "Idol Gives Back" which raised over $70 million for various projects.