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IntraHealth Open Capaign launched with Youssou N¡¯Dour
11/02/2009
 On February 11, 2009, Youssou N'Dour, one of our Goodwill Ambassadors, released his song "Wake Up (It's Africa Calling)" to support IntraHealth International, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health capabilities of developing countries, in their new campaign to bring open source health applications to Africa. A variety of artists joined the project, including Nas, Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Duncan Sheik, to help raise money for the campaign and the song was released under Creative Commons license.
Youssou N'Dour, one of the most celebrated African musicians in history as a singer, songwriter and composer, is also a powerful cultural icon actively involved in social issues.
N'Dour has associated himself with several social and political issues. He organized a concert for the release of Nelson Mandela in 1985. He was a featured performer in the 1988 worldwide tour organized by Amnesty International, and he has also worked with the United Nations and UNICEF. He performed at various formal occasions honoring and promoting humanitarian efforts, including the World Culture Open Awards Ceremony and the Live 8 concerts.
For more information regarding the campaign, please check the website at http://www.intrahealth.org/open/ |
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