Giving Back
U2 shines a spotlight on organizations that make the world a better place.
Since their early work with Greenpeace and Amnesty International, U2 has consistently shined a spotlight on organizations trying to make the world a better place. Find out how you can help by selecting an organization below.
(RED) harnesses the power of people and companies to fight AIDS. (RED) partners with the world’s most iconic brands that contribute profits from the sale of (RED)-branded products and experiences to the Global Fund.
To date, (RED) partners have generated more than $650 million for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The efforts of (RED) have also helped support HIV/AIDS grants in Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, eSwatini, Tanzania, and Zambia. 100% of that money goes to work on the ground—no overhead is taken. Learn more here.
ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030 so that everyone, everywhere, can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity but about justice and equality. ONE was co-founded by Bono and other activists.
Music Rising was launched to rescue the Gulf South region’s musical culture from the destruction caused by the catastrophic hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 by replacing the musical instruments lost or destroyed in the deluge. Co-Founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin and a host of music industry partners, the organization provided instruments for thousands of musicians and students and many churches and community music and cultural programs in the Gulf South. Since 2005, there have been four phases of the Music Rising initiative.
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion.
The Angiogenesis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization disrupting disease through angiogenesis, the process the body uses to grow new blood vessels. For more than 20 years, we have championed angiogenesis-based science to improve world health. Our mission is to improve global health by advancing angiogenesis-based medicine, diet, and lifestyle.
There may be an impression that Chernobyl happened a very long time ago and no longer poses a threat to the world. The reality of the situation is quite different. Chernobyl is not something from the past; Chernobyl “is forever.” The impact of Chernobyl can never be undone. Its radioactive footprint is embedded in our world forever and still affects millions of people today.
Greenpeace is a global independent campaigning organization. Greenpeace uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions essential to a green and peaceful future.