Angelina Jolie Building AIDS Clinic In Ethiopia
Aug 7, 2008 AT 12:28 pm
Since little Zahara is from Ethiopia, Angelina Jolie has decided to build a medical clinic there so her baby can manage it when she grows up. It will be built through the Jolie-Pitt charity foundation. Angelina says,
"We will be building a TB (tuberculosis)/AIDs clinic in Ethiopia. One we plan for Zahara to take over when she is older."
And Maddox will also be paying a visit to his native country, Cambodia.
"The next trip for our foundation will most likely to be Asia to follow up on the situation in Burma and our work in Cambodia. The boys have been asking to go so we will take them when Knox and Viv are a little bit older."
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That is so weird and narcissistic. Her daughter is 3 years old and she's already decided the daugther WANTS to manage an AIDS clinic in Africa? It's like she treats these kids like they're some kind of tool thru which to get worship for herself as in 'not only am i a great humanitarian, but my kid is going be one too.' It's totally weird to try to pre-determine how your kid will live her life at that age.
I agree with the above comment - can you imagine going through your entire life being molded into a certain thing? I know it happens in a lot of families (the expectation to be a doctor, lawyer, etc), but it is so strange to admit it. It is so important for a person to feel free to explore who they are and to pursue their natural talents and interests. I guess we'll just have to wait till Z is a teenager to see how things start shaking down.
How do we know about all their charity initiatives? Because they shout it out loud and clear for everyone to know. That's a bit off. You don't need to publicize your good deeds, do you? Oh, and "the boys have been asking to go". Yes, I'm sure Maddox is despearte to go back to a place he can't possibly have memories of, and if he does, I bet not very charming ones. And especially Pax, who is like 4 years old and very probably doesn't even know where or what Cambodia is... he's been asking to go too. Pah-lease!
miawallace- it's none of your business how she raises her children. Some people would disagree with you and would argue that it is important that people get the opportunity to know where they cam from. Jealousy is an ugly thing people. Would you prefer Angelina to just kept her money to herself, help no one and lay out all day smoking cigs? P.S Miawallace, get a hair cut honey, you look a hot mess.
wow "like you all are doing better", it's good that you know "jealousy is an ugly thing" - what about attacking an INO user's physical appearance on a public forum? looks like you still have some lessons to learn in the art of being a decent human being.
Why don't say to other like that? like when matt damon talk about his plans in africa , when your JA pr team annoucne she is goimg to be volentreeing for cancer etc.. It is jealosyThe same old JA divorce clouded your senses. Get over it .are you blind they were better off to begin with it was mistake now at least they are better of each other for the best of all . Get it and move on
Lighten up people....................it's the same as a family business. You own and operate it with the hope that someday your child will take over for you. If they choose to....great. If not, no big deal. They're no different than any other family. As for Maddox, he has traveled to Asia as an older child and may very well talk about it. And Pax - it would not be surprising for him to speak of the only things he once knew. He hasn't even been away from them that long. Just look at the reason their planning the trip............work for their foundation. At least it's for a good cause.
one word: haters. Before you criticize Angelina for raising her children to be responsible global citizens, and helping the vulnerable people of this world I ask you.... What have YOU done to help the vulnerable people in the world??? Miawallace, sydney, and thatisweird...don't throw stones when you live in glass houses.
What if Zahara doesn't want to run an AIDS clinic in Africa? What if she become a total self-centered, self-absorbed American who has no connection to her African roots since her parents are NOT raising her as an African nor an Ethopian. While that is a nice thing to do, build a clinic, to say it's going to be Zahara's when she grows up is presumptive on Jolie's part. I don't believe in pre-destination. And either should Jolie.
She shouldn't believe in something because you don't? Oh please lead us Stefanie and tell us what we should all believe!
exactly what i was thinking when i read this!
and i am agreeing with the orignial poster about angelina being presumptive in this situation....
Miawallace... Have you ever heard of the term RAISING AWARENESS?? Ya think Angelina is announcing plans for her clinic to raise awareness about the lack of proper Aids/TB clinics in poverty-stricken countries??
Maybe you should do a little research on the state of 3rd world countries and their desperate need for proper TB/AIDS clinics before you condemn Angelina.
While I do not know the specifics of her clinics treatment regimen, Angelina has associated with some great economists and world leaders (Jeffrey Sachs namely), so she may be on the right track.
I suggest you read "Mountains Beyond Mountains" and educate yourself on whats going on in the world. You won't be so quick to knock people who are trying to help after you read the book.
Miawallace, Maddox has a house in Cambodia in his name and the two of them have been going back there ever since his adoption. Do some research before you open your fat mouth next time.
you are the fat one. and i'm sure you're really ugly, too. because we all know how ino viewers look like.
Look, you people know exactly nothing about me and what I've done. You don't know that I've volunteered many times both in education and health programmes. So maybe is not me who should shut her mouth or educate herself. As for the kids... I know 4 year olds, I work with them and it's not like they would just come up with "Hey, mum, shall we go to Cambodia and see if anyone needs our help there?" Also, I'm perfectly entitled to think that if you do chariry and brag about it you're doing it for the publicity (and maybe also for tax deduction). Oh, by the way, "like you all are doing better"... as for your comment "get a hair cut honey, you look a hot mess"... I'm gonna have to use your own words and say that jealousy is an ugly thing.
I agree with you, they use charity to get attention. And just because you give your opinion doesn't make you a hater or jealous. No one is allowed to give an opinion that differs from nodding your head, smiling, and stupidly going along with anything because you're automatically jealous. How obnoxious is that? We're bound to differ, it doesn't make us jealous. All these people defend her like they know her or like she did something for their asses. Its sad. Celebrities give back because they can afford to. When those of us who don't have the money give back it should mean more because we are really sacrificing the little bit we have.
Working with kids and health programs doesn't make you an expert on anything. Besides, People ASKED Angelina what her next work with the JP foundation would be, and she said they would be going back to Cambodia. I'm sure the boys didn't say "let's go help people" I'm sure they want to go and visit their jungle house. Duh. Try not putting words into her mouth.
I'm not saying I'm an expert, I'm saying I'm actually doing things to help. Angelina said the kids have been asking to go. It's quoted in the article above.
Shall I pat you on the back and give you a cookie then? And you're the one who was saying that the kids were saying they wanted to go to Cambodia help people. Like I said, putting words in her mouth.
I knew I wanted to help people when I was young. I guess it depends on how you were raised....and she's not bragging about it in the articles. she's asked a question, usually answers results from questions...and what was she supposed to say...oh look at my dress and I really love my shoes! I don't see anything wrong when celebrities are genuinely involved in charity and they chose to talk about it....its better than talking about shoes, or how their tane and hair looks....
What? Obviously you can't read (it says so in Vera's post, not in my comment), you know what? I'm not gonna talk with you because it's very apparent that it's pointless.
Miawallace, I think people are attacking you because you come off as a cynic. Perhaps an outpatient lobotomy might help? I kid. I kid. I myself, would defend Angelina's actions such as creating a clinic and raising awareness, and keeping her children in touch with their roots because I believe we should support people who do GOOD things. More power to Angelina for helping people. How can you criticize that?? I am not buying into the cynical, pessimistic, lack-of-faith-that-goodness-exists attitude that can justify criticizing a woman for adopting orphans, helping the sick and vulnerable................ In this day and age, we can't afford to have that attitude......Just IMO.
Can you not read? The original comment was, "the boys have been asking to go" to Cambodia. You added that kids don't say "Hey, mum, shall we go to Cambodia and see if anyone needs our help there?" and THAT is what I was referring to. I'm sorry no one is interested in the work you do, but doing charity for publicity is going once a month to a hospital and doing a fundraiser. Becoming a Goodwill Ambassador, forming your own foundation, donating millions of dollars from that foundation, and building clinics in other countries - and she was doing it way before she started getting ATTENTION for it.
Now if only the would move the whole family there and do their good deeds so we dont have to be assaulted with their images.
HATERSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She obviously lets all her children know about their backgrounds and where they came from. She mentioned in another interview that she always speaks of where their from so they obviously have a curious mind to go there and see it....Use ur head people and stop hating
I understand the point MiaWallace is trying to make, but I want to make a different point. When it comes to charity work it is easier to SAY what you are going to do than to actually DO what you said you are going to do. The saying goes 'talk is cheap'. I have nothing against the Jolie-Pitt family, but I want to actually see the results of the work they say they have been doing. Does anyone have any links to in-depth articles from NON-GOSSIP websites/publications that shine light on their charities/UN work and what they have accomplished? Please post them here, so I can research that information. Also, someone mentioned Angelina's work with Jeffrey Sachs, where did you find that information? Again, I just want to see it for myself. We don't need to attack each other (people we don't know) on a gossip site over people we will never know or be friends with, the Joilie-Pitts or any other celebrity. MiaWallace had an opinion and she expressed it. @MiaWallace - Mia I am sure the volunteer work that you do/have done is nothing to be snarky about and I am sure many people have benefited from your efforts. :-)
If you would like to know about some of Angelina's work with the UNHCR, read "Notes From My Travels" written by Angelina. Angelina and Harvard macro-economist Jeffrey Sachs went on a mission together to Africa, which was filmed into a Mtv Documentary entitled "The Diary of Angelina Jolie and Dr. Jeffrey Sachs in Africa."
Thanks, Goodness. I will look for it.
They're both known for "saying" they're going to do something and then never really doing it. Even going so far to say they "have" when they've not. All this is just for more attention on their part and they are the lowest of the low because they're huge liars.
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