The Sentry is an investigative and policy organization that seeks to disable multinational predatory networks that benefit from violent conflict, repression, and kleptocracy.
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11.02.17
Inside Philanthropy: Leveraging for Peace – A Movie Star Fights African War Profiteers
George Clooney isn’t a newcomer when it comes to leveraging his celebrity to bring peace and justice to the war zones of Africa. Over the years, the award-winning actor has supported global campaigns such as Not On Our Watch (NOOW), which aims to end humanitarian atrocities around the world, as well as groups like the One Campaign, Realizing the Dream and the International Rescue Committee.
In 2015, Clooney took his commitment a step further by teaming up with the founding director of the Enough Project, John Prendergast, to launch The Sentry—an initiative of the Enough Project and NOOW. Recently, Clooney made a $1 million donation to increase The Sentry’s organizational capacity and kick off its “Making War Criminals Pay” fundraising campaign…
