Angelina Jolie - Launches Global Action for Children

Angelina Jolie Launches Global Action for Children, an Advocacy Organization Dedicated to Orphans and Childrens Issues Washington, DC: April 26, 2007 —Angelina Jolie appeared at a press conference today to announce the formal launch of Global Action for Children (GAC). GAC is a nonpartisan advocacy organization focused on increasing funding by $2.5 billion per year by the US government for programs that support orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and provide free primary school education in developing countries. GAC was formed in 2003 as a campaign organized by faith-based, nongovernmental and student organizations dedicated to OVC and the communities that care for them. GACs unique strength lies in the diversity of its partners and allies and its ability to mobilize a broad range of constituencies to advocate for children. Todays announcement by Ms. Jolie marks the establishment of GACs new headquarters in Washington, DC, and formalization of the organization, and staffing.