Clay Aiken Somalia Plea

June 25th, 2008 by Castina

Tagged as: Clay Aiken, Today's New Music

Clay Aiken reminded the world to remember Somalia on Wednesday. The nation, ripped apart by conflict and hunger, has created one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in the world.

“There hasn’t been much discussion of Somalia since the early 1990s in the U.S.,” the former American Idol turned U.N.I.C.E.F Goodwill Ambassador, on a visit to Somalia. “The American population kind of got a bad taste of Somalia in the early 90’s and hasn’t really had much interest in the country since.”

“It’s the most dangerous place for a child to be,” Clay explained. “In the lower part of the country, southern part, I feel it’s a more desperate situation than any place we’ve ever been.”

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On June 25th 2008, Aria Giovanni wrote:

He does so much good for this world, yet people are so focussed on the negative. I think the media is unfair to him.
On June 26th 2008, fullmettlealchemist wrote:

Now isn’t this kind of focus much better than gossipmongers giving snide smart-alecky remarks about the private lives of celebrities?
On June 26th 2008, sienna wrote:

He is one of a kind. I am glad that after 5 years in the limelight, after years of being subjected to a gazillion of untruths and unfairness by the so-called media, he remained grounded and self-assured. I am happy that he moved back to Raleigh away from the unwanted roving eyes of people who made gossipmongering their job! Clay Aiken is indeed someone to look up to as a positive role model! UNICEF is lucky to have him on board.
On June 26th 2008, Becky wrote:

Now this is news worth reading! instead of celebrity gossip !! You have a man going the extra distance touching lives and bringing hope to children living in horrible conditions!! Thanks unicef for choosing this wonderful man !!
On June 26th 2008, Jan wrote:

Five trips overseas with UNICEF since 2004. Five trips to help make a difference in children’s lives. Not only does Clay have an amazing voice, but he is a kind-hearted giving person who said early on in American Idol the following: “It’s important that I make a difference in some way. It’s not necessarily how I make a difference, but I want to make sure that I do.”

And he has done this many times over. This, and other stories about celebrities who are trying to make a difference in the world, should be reported on more often. Big “Standing O” to Clay for reaching out to others as a way of life.
On June 26th 2008, Victoria wrote:

UNICEF and their Ambassadors do so much good for the children of the world. I recently read how much work each Ambassador has to do before a trip. They research the region and situatons. They also pay their own way. Celebrities like Clay Aiken, Angelina and Brad and others who do good work and are truly giving back should be applauded. I’d much rather hear stories like this than the latest plastic surgery or DUI
On June 27th 2008, claysmyheart wrote:

The nation needs people like Clay Aiken to step beyond themselves to make a difference in other’s lives.
A great many people think they are thinking when they are really arranging their prejudices about him . To all those that mock him , how sad you are , and what bullies you have become.
Clay Aiken not only has become a man of great success , but a man of substance and value.
Time after time he has stepped up to the plate and raised millions of dollars in times of crisis ……..He has set out to accomplish just what he stated…..TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Can you who mock him look yourself in the mirror and ask yourselves what you have done to accomplish the same?? Have you made a difference in someone’s life as this man has???