David Cook Visits UN's Biruh Tesfa program in Ethiopia


Issue Area: Women & Population

"Women are the backbone of our society."

So said David Cook, Season 7 winner of AMERICAN IDOL, who traveled to Ethiopia in March 2010 as a guest of the United Nations Foundation.

There, David learned about the challenges adolescent girls face in many parts of the world, and visited the United Nations’ Biruh Tesfa (Bright Future) Project to see firsthand how the UN Foundation is supporting the work of the UN to educate and empower girls.

Footage of Cook’s trip to Ethiopia will be featured during IDOL GIVES BACK, the Emmy-winning television event and musical celebration developed by AMERICAN IDOL creator Simon Fuller, on Wednesday, April 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Learn how you can host a live watch party -- or join our online watch party -- here.You can view a photo slideshow of his visit here:

 



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  1. Submitted by jecheguevara at: May 16, 2010

    its great gift for people there...i like it and i hope one day I'll be there too

  2. Submitted by Nick at: April 23, 2010

    I like stories like this

  3. Submitted by Anonymous at: April 22, 2010

    What an experience; David Cook your the best!

  4. Submitted by Wiseacremom at: April 22, 2010

    Ethiopian causes could use the David Cook electricity to get more enthusiasm for $ and other types of donataions. Also check the Fistula Hospital and the Adua Clinic for other worthy causes. He's amazing. I hope he fosters/adopts that beautiful girl.

  5. Submitted by Margie at: April 17, 2010

    What a touching experience for David Cook and all of us. After reading this article, I will surely donate for the good cause. David Cook did his amazing part in representing Idol gives back. He is truly the True American Idol !

  6. Submitted by Gracy at: April 17, 2010

    Very touching ! David Cook has a good heart. He is the best American Idol ever !

  7. Submitted by Rascalete at: April 10, 2010

    I am a David Cook fan not only because he can write and sing great songs but because he is a very sensitive and compasionate man, that is not afraid to give back and help the world become a better place. Please donate to help the UN in Ethiopia.

  8. Submitted by Sue at: April 9, 2010

    Great Cause. The pictures are wonderful. I will definitely be donating to Idol Gives Back this year. David Cook is a great ambassador for this cause.

  9. Submitted by Theresa at: April 9, 2010

    I love that he is spending time calling attention to this program! Hopefully some good will come out of his presence there. This program is doing so much to help young women to have a better future. I love that David is making good use of his fame. I have already made my Idol Gives Back donation and encouraging others to do the same!

  10. Submitted by KatieC at: April 8, 2010

    Even though he is a multi-talented musician/songwriter who performs melt-your-face rock, it is his great big, kind open heart that really sets him apart. Oh I know there are celebs "doing causes" - but when you follow DC you begin to understand how real and sincere he is. Kind of an oddity in today's world, but in the best way possible. Even tho he has 3 Platinum records and a hugely successful tour under his belt, don't expect him to be booked on Oprah, late night talk shows or featured on Extra or E!. He's not ever going to be tabloid fodder and he's going to build his career on great music rather than shock and shallowness. However, because he's such a class & quality guy,he has built a solid fanbase of people who would follow him to the ends of the earth. And if he stands for a cause, they will support it.

  11. Submitted by saru at: April 3, 2010

    Really very impressive. Such effort can change the life of the people who are afraid of to think that they are also the precious part of the earth.

  12. Submitted by Diane at: April 2, 2010

    What a gentleman! I'm proud to have David Cook representing us, and look forward to hearing from him on IGB. David and the girls definitely are sharing a moment of joy. Thank you for sharing these pictures. I hope that I can follow David's lead and make a difference by donating to these girls.

  13. Submitted by leigh at: April 1, 2010

    This is so moving and it brings tears to my eyes because I know that David Cook really cares when he is doing something for someone else and the smiles on these beautiful little girls prove it. He loves children and they love him and he is a TRUE AMERICAN IDOL. I would love to see he and Oprah talk about this. Please, powers that be, get him on Oprah. David cook is an amazing talent and his heart is as hugh as his voice.

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