Since most of the poverty is aided and sometimes worsened by the corruption of the leaders of these countries over the past 50 years or so, does it really make sense to raise money and entrust the same corrupt leaders to (suddenly) distribute it honestly and with integrity? Do you really think that the problem in African nations is that there just isn't enough money to go around? Let's indiscriminately throw another pile of money at the problem, this time it'll solve it. Oh, I know, these celebrities "feel" so sincere about helping these poor people. Raising the awareness of the Gen-Yers in America seems pretty urgent, like they could care.

...if the African head of The UN would do anything about Africa I'd give it a 5.

Yeah, I have three close personal friends all under 22 that went to Africa and volunteered their time, money, and energy to get these people some food. In fact, I'd bet money that most of the people down there helping out right now are Americans. I'll agree with IJR about the piss poor coverage. It was. But I think the concert as a whole was a positive thing, even if it won't solve all the worlds problems.

Canada,plenty of us can name countries in Africa,and many people DO care.However,I get your point.All negativity and sarcasm aside,it's still good to see celebrities and musicians donate their time and energy to a positive cause.Even if it doesn't make a huge difference,any lives improved or saved are worthwhile.Furthermore,not all of todays youth are selfish and jaded.If some of them get enlightened or inspired to help others,that's GREAT.

It occurred to me that if they charged everyone at these concerts a buck to get in, they could have at least bought a few people lunch. Anyway, I agree with IJR that, in the long run, the impact won't be very significant. They did have a pretty good campaign blitz put together, and I have to admit the bi-partisanship did make me check out a few things on my own (it's not often you'll see Cameron Diaz and Pat Robertson on the same team). However, in a year, it will be known as Uh...What did they call that again? The kids showed up for the free music, the governments put in the money they were going to put in anyway, and that's about it. Oh...Libya, Kenya, Egypt, Cameroon, and Chad. How's that, jackass? j/k

No one in America can name 5 nations in Africa let alone give a sh#t about poor people somewhere else. . .