In an event broadcasted throughout the world, it took George Clooney in association with the Haitian born Hip Hop Star Wyclef jean just one week to organize Hope for Haiti Now Telethon.

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by one of the worst disaster in its history. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the island around the city of Leogane located about 10 miles south of Port-au-Prince.

The Hope for Haiti Now Telethon featured artists such as Madona, Rihana, string, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Coldplay and Sheryl. Also a list of celebrities such as former president Bill Clinton, Leonard DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and Samiel L. Jackson addressed the audience.

The telethon was broadcasted for over two hours. Funds were collected by phone, via text messaging and over the internet. In the United States, Haiti Now Telethon was broadcasted via 25 networks.

The Hope for Haiti Now Telethon which was organized by George Clooney was very successful.

George Clooney's humanitarian work did not start with the Hope for Haiti Now Telethon. His charity works include his advocacy for finding a resolution to the Darfur conflict, raising funds for the 2004 Tsunami an the 9/11 world Trade bombing victims

George Timothy Cooney is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on May 6, 1961.