Foundation "Heal the World"
The main charity activity deal with his foundation Heal The World, that he created in year 1992 as oraganization it has on the aim give a help for children and environment. Its aims are:
- Medical help for children,
- Struggle with hunger in the world, drugs addictions, alcohol and presume of children.
Michael says one day: "I am not so naive to think, that the music can change everything. However it can change a small particle of all and maybe once all these particle will connect in one entirety.
Anyway I'm trying to doing this exactly. A lot of people from music environment thnik, one what is one should men is good performance, and I just can't understand that. If we talk about me, I always try to do more. Particularly when I saw what can contribute such our working like 'We Are The World'.I confess such philosophy, if you want to make a better world, first you schould take a look at yourself and make a change. I'm never fill happy - ask some one engineer of sound,who worked with me - I always want to be world a better place.
Projects of Michael's charity activity, which were relized,and also other activity, without projects:
Year 1985 - together with Lionel Richie, Michael wrote the song "We are the World" to aid hunger people in Africa. Income more than 65 mln. USD. Here a bit of details:
June 16 1988, very known meeting MJ with Diana and prince Karol(before BAD concert), who he hand over two cheques. One on the foundation Princes Trust ( 150,000 pounds) also cheque on 100,000 pounds for a help childre's hospital, which is on Great Ormand Street.
Four days later, MJ visits deadly ill kinds in this hospital on Great Ormand Street. Beyound this he goes on squad, where are laying children's in less critical condition, he tells them tale.
December 1988, MJ visits a boy David Rothenburg, who was seriously scald by his father, who want to revenge to his wife.
July 7 1989, MJ visits basic school Cleveland in Stockton Kalifornia. Several weeks earlier, 25 year old man who killed 5 kids and 39 was wounded.
Michael for free lend his hit "Beat it" to aid campaign anti-drugs among kids and youth. Beat It was used in ads, which was show in USA, it was organized by
National Campaign Against Teenage Drunk Driving. Ads had on aim to inform young Americans, that drunk driving can kill friendship.
Presidential Special Achievement Award (U.S)
Presented at the White House by President Ronald Reagan to Michael Jackson in recognition of his contribution to the nation's campaign against drunk driving - Michael's song "Beat It" was run in the ads. The inscription on the plaque reads: "To Michael Jackson with appreciation for the outstanding example you have set for the youth of America and the world. Your historic record-breaking achievements and your pre-eminence in popular music are a tribute to your creativity, dedication, and great ability. The generous contribution of your time and talent to the National Campaign Against Teenage Drunk Driving will help million or young Americans learn that drinking and driving can kill a friendship."
(May 14)
May 6 1991, MJ was invited by organization The Jane Goodall Charity on ceremony. MJ deciced to support examen leading by Jane Goodall on chimpanzee in Gombe ( Nigeria).
May 6 1992, MJ covered the cost of funeral of Roman Sanchez, who died while riots in Los Angeles.
Year 1992 - Michael create international fundacion "Heal the World".
September 30 1992, MJ found square of parties in Romania for 500 orphans. Took the place solemn opening with contemporary president of country The Iliescu.
November 24 1992, on the airport Kennedy in New York, MJ supervised loading 43 tons of medicines, blankets, winter clothes, which flew to Sarajewa.
Year 1992-1993 - in time of lasting tour "Dangerous", in frames of activity of foundation "Heal the World", Michael passed on money for a help childrens in every town, that he performed.
August 1993 , MJ together with Pepsi-Cola in Tajland he supported royal organization "Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's charity, the Rural School Children" and Youth Development Fund these organizations deal with delivery meals country children in Tajland.
Year 1993 - above 20 charity concerts.
29.IV.1995 - for a help children Michael got in New York, award "Carying for Kids".
Year 1995 - while stay in Hungarian (in 1994), Michael meets Bela Farkas- he founds transplant of liver. Operation was conducted in Children's Hospital Bethesd's in Budapest.
January 25 1997, MJ passed on 1.1 mln. USD local oragnization in Bombay, which it supports children's education living in slums.
Year 1999 - organization two charitable concerts in Germanys and in Japan - "What more can I give".
September 4 1999, MJ got KORA Awards in South Africa for or achievement in music as well as for devotion to across music to unite all men.
1999 - Michael Jackson - [United States] - for his considerable achievements in the music industry, and commitment using music to unite people around the world. MJ hand over on tage checque on 1,000,000 USD to hand Nelson Mandel. Of course all sum goes on organization of
Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund.
28.IX.2000 - with opportunity of action "Carousel of Hope", which organizer is Barbara Davis, Michael painted oneself one of above 50 plates putted out on auction. Action to aid kids- diabetic.
9.X.2000- Michael present his own hat and unique poster to aid modest charity auction organized by African Ambassador's Spouses Association. Auction have to help in fight with AIDS among african kids.
29.X.2000- Jackson's family included to project "Wave to the World", which have on aim propagate paraolimpics among healthly people.
6.XII.2000- Michael gots award "G and P Foundation Ball" for activity to aid of fight with cancer at kids.
19.XII.2000- Michael took part in organization in Medison Square Garden in New York, charity concert "Miracle on 34th Street".
2000 rok- Together with Rabin Shmuley Boteach Michael creating project "Heal the Kids".
21.X.2001- Michael organized concert to aid of victims of terrorist attack in USA. Concert accumulate over 3 mln USD only from tickets sale. Into this sum, it should be count up income from transmission in radio and TV.
Single "What more can I give"- dedicated for victims of terrorist attack in USA.
15 September 2002, MJ gave on auction 16 items with his signed, like.: CD, video cassette and 5 cotton napkin. From auction get 3935 Euro (3,814 USD) and the money goes for a help victims of flood in Germany.
Projects that were supported by Michael:
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation, Inc.
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Michael's occasional concerts
1983: Motown 25th Anniversary
The Jacksons' 25th Motown Anniversary performance. At first the brothers didn't want to perform for the record company with which they broke off nearly eight years earlier, but finally they decided to give a short appearance on condition that, apart from Motown songs, Michael will perform "Billie Jean" - song from his latest record, "Thriller". The audience was satisfied with the band's show and was also surprised by Jermaine's appearance on stage (he didn't take part in The Jackson's career) who participated in singing two popular songs from Jackson 5 period: "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "I'll Be There".
Towards the end of the show, Michael performed "Billie Jean" for the very first time, showing also famous moonwalk and standing on feet tip. Not only "Thriller's" circulation rose and the moonwalk became Michael's inseparable symbol but also the singer was commended by his idol, Fred Astaire.
1988: Nagrody Grammy
During Grammy Awards ceremony Michael presented "The way you make me feel" and "Man in the mirror" from the "Bad" single. The second song was performed to the accompaniment of the choir.
1989: You were there
A special performance for David Samis Jr., during which Michael sang a short song "You Were There", maintained in symphony style.
1991: MTV 10th Anniversary
Michael's performance for MTV 10th Anniversary. The King Of Pop performed "Will You Be There" and "Black or White" - songs from "Dangerous" single. During the second song he was accompanied by Slash, who also helped Michael in it's recording. The performance couldn't do without the "panther dance" known from the video
January 1993: Superbowl
Quite specific appereance, in which, during the break of Suprebowl's games, Michael gave the concert. He performed "Jam", "Billie Jean", "Black or White" and "Heal The World".
1993: Soul Train Awards
Probably one of the most weird Michael's appearances, in which the singer performed "Remember The Time" on the throne. It was connected with a small accident which happened to the King of Pop a few days earlier. Michael, dressed the same as in the video, performed the dance routines with his professional dancers, using only head and arms. Interestingly, the "Remember the Time" performance was planned to be part of "Dangerous" World Tour, but finally it was omitted (the same as "Rock With You").
1993: Bill Clinton's Gala
On the gala devoted to the then president of USA, Michael performed "Heal The World" and "Gone Too Soon" in remembrance of Ryan White
1993: Bill Clinton's Gala II
On another gala, Michael accompanied with the USA greatest artists and the then president, sang together "We Are The World"
1993: American Music Awards
During the celebration gala of AMA Michael and his dancers had performed "Dangerous" on stage for the first time. I was a bit different from the routine shown on the HIStory World Tour and later performances.
1995: Wetten Dass
Special performance during which the King Of Pop showed "Dangerous" and a few songs from his latest single - "HIStory".
1995: MTV Performance
Perfectionally polished up,15-minutes appereance for MTV, where Michael presented his songs medley (with special Slash appearance) - "Billie Jean", "Dangerous" and a song from his then latest single, "HIStory" - "You Are Not Alone".
1996: Soul Train Awards
Michael presented "You Are Not Alone" from "HIStory" and "Dangerous" from the earlier record. In contrast to MTV's performance, the artist invited one of the fans on stage.
1996: Brit Awards
Michael on his Brit Awards performance presented "Earth Song"
1996: VH-1 Honors
Michael, towards the end of "We Are The Word", sang by the group of artists, finally joined the band. What is interesting, until the WMA appearance, Michael had never performed this composition live.
16th of July 1996: Brunei Concert
Special concert performed on the occasion of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, 50th birthday took place in Jerudon amusement park and gathered 60.000 fans. Interestingly, all the fans were let in for free. The Brunei concert was the last such a long concert in Michael's career performed live. The tracklist was similar to the "Dangerous Tour" one but there were also two songs from the "HIStory" single: "Earth Song" (with breathtaking ending performed live) and "You Are Not Alone". Below you can see the complete tracklist:
01. Intro (Carmina Burana)
02. Jam
03. Wanna be startin' somethin'
04. Human nature
05. Smooth criminal
06. I just can't stop loving you
07. She's out of my life
08. I want you back
09. The love you save
10. I'll be there
11. Thriller
12. Billie Jean
13. The way you make me feel
14. Beat it
15. You are not alone
16. Dangerous
17. Black or white
18. Man in the mirror
19. Speech / Earth song
1997: Elisabeth, I love you
Michael's performance was dedicated to one of his greatest friends, Elisabeth Taylor, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. The King of Pop presented the song that he wrote especially for her - "Elisabeth, I Love You".
June 1999: MJ & Friends
Two charitable concerts that Michael gave on the 25th of June in South Korea and two others in Munich, Germany, two days later. The performances included songs medley as "Billie Jean", "Earth Song" and "You Are Not Alone
2000.12.19.: Miracle on 34th Street
The only Michael's charitable concert in the year 2000 took place on Madison Square Garden. With stars such as Destiny's Child, Ricky Martin and Whitney Houston in the performance's finale all the entertainers sang together one of the The Jacksons' greatest hits: "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)"
2001.09.08 / 2001.09.10: Madison Square Garden
Two performances on the occasion of King of Pop 30th solo career anniversary during which the famous American stars sang Michael's songs (e.g. Usher, Mya and Whitney Houston in "Wanna Be Starting Something"). There were also Michael's performances: duo with Britney Spears in "The Way You Make Me Feel" or "Beat It" with Slash and even the first since 1985 The Jacksons performance. It's worth to mention that these two concerts in Madison Square Garden were also his first appereances in U.S.A. since 1989.
2001.10.: What more can I give (United We Stand)
A special performance arranged by famous entertainers as Anastacia, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Usher, devoted to the victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre. During the show the stars performed a song "What More Can I Give" written by Michael. The King Of Pop was standing at the front of the choir and as the background the artist tan huge screens, on which flags of the countries were displayed.
2001: N'Sync
A short performance with Justin Timberlake's band during which Michael presented a few dance moves.
2002: American Bandstand 50th Anniversary
Perfectly prepared show during which Michael presented "Dangerous", "Black Or White" and "Heal The World". Unfortunately only the first performance is available on the Internet.
2002: Harlem - Democratic Party
The last, up to now, Michael's performance on which he presented "Black Or White", "Dangerous" and "Heal The World". The King Of Pop was accompanied by the guitarist Dave Navarro.
Michael's awards for charity
May 14, 1984: At ceremony in White House President Reagan introduce Michael's award for a special effort; he has been honored for his part in national's advertisement in campaign against drunk driver.
January 1989: The "Say Yes To A Youngsters Future" program honors Michael in recognition of his efforts to encourage children to natural sciences and award him with the "National Urban Coalition Artist/Humanitarian Of The Year Award".
March 1989: At the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, Michael receives the Black Radio Special Award for his humanitarian efforts.
September 22, 1989: The Capital Children's Museum awards Michael with the Best Of Washington 1989 Humanitarian Award in recognition of his efforts to raise money for the museum, and for his never-ending support of children.
February 3, 1990: From Japan Michael receives a Role Model Award.
April 5, 1990: During a ceremony, where Michael is awarded as "Entertainer Of The Decade", Michael meets President George Bush, who honors him with the "Point Of Light" award. Michael receives this award for his philanthropic activities. President Bush explains Michael's humanitarian commitments to the press.
September 14, 1990: The Council of the American Scouts honors Michael with the first "Good Scout Humanitarian Award". Michael receives this award for his humanitarian activities by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation, the Prince's Trust, the United Negro College Fund and Childhelp USA.
October 23, 1990: Michael Jackson and Elton John will be the first recipients of the award in memory of Ryan White, which will be handed over in 1991.
May 1, 1992: President George Bush presents Michael with the "Point of Light" award for his continuing support of deprived children. During his stay, Michael visits little Raynal Pope, who had been injured very badly by dogs.
June 3, 1992: The organization "One To One", who is caring for better living conditions of young people, honors Michael with an award for his commitment to deprived youngsters.
July 1993: The American Friends of Hebrew University honors Michael with the Scopus Award 1993.
August 1993: The Jack The Rapper Awards are presented and Michael is honored with the "Our Children, Our Hope Of Tomorrow" award.
November 17, 1993: Michael rejects the Scopus Award. He was nominated for this award, which was planned to be given him on January 29th, 1994.
April 12, 1994: On occasion of the 2nd Children's Choice Award ceremony at Cit Center in New York, Michael is presented with the "Caring For Kids" award. This award is to honor celebrities, who take time for young people. 100,000 children and young people from 8 to 18 years old gave Michael their vote of confidence. The Children's Choice Awards are sponsored by Body Sculpt, a charity organization, that offers drug-prevention programs for young people.
November 2, 1995: Michael receives the award "Diamont of Africa".
March, 30, 1996: The Ark Trust-Foundation, who wants to draw the attention of the public eye on animal's problems, presents the 10th Genesis Award. Michael is presented with the 1995 Doris Day Award. He gets this award for the "Earth Song" video, which draws attention to the plight of the animals.
May 1, 1999: At the Bollywood awards in New York, Michael is presented with an award for his humanitarian activities. The award is signed: "Though he comes from the young American tradition, Michael is the embodiment of an old indian soul. His actions are an expression of the philosophy of Weda, which asked to work for the people - not for one's own interests."
April 1, 2004: At the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Michael was presented with a humanitarian award by the African Ambassadors' Spouses Association in honor of his work fighting AIDS in Africa.
