Angelina Jolie appeared at a press conference today to announce the formal launch of Global Action for Children (GAC).  GAC is a nonpartisan advocacy organization focused on increasing funding by $2.5 billion per year by the US government for programs that support orphans and vulnerable children and provide free primary school education in developing countries.  

Angelina said:

“The numbers associated with this problem are staggering. It is overwhelming and the scale of the problem seems to give many an excuse for inaction. In many ways it is better to think of these children one by one – each deserving of our care and attention, each being of equal value, and each being a test of whether justice  – or injustice – will prevail”

Jennifer Delaney, Executive Director of GAC added, “Angelina Jolie is a global leader on children issues.  We are thrilled to have her as the honorary chairperson of the GAC Board. Her support of GAC helps us to ensure that orphans and vulnerable children in developing countries and the communities that care for them get the support they need.”