This I Believe

Noblesse Oblige, In These Causes I Believe.

Ne le ferez-vous pas pour le bien en lui-même ? Noblesse oblige ! – Honoré de Balzac

Noblesse oblige, literally translated, means nobility obligates. Dictionnaire de l’Académie française defines it:

1. Whoever claims to be noble must conduct himself nobly.

2. (Figuratively) One must act in a fashion that conforms with one’s position, and with the reputation that one has earned.

My father’s nickname for me is ‘Crown Prince,’ and has spawned a lifelong love affair with crowns. But, with great power comes great responsibility.

Here are some organizations in which I believe.  Click on the images for more information. And if you have suggestions for other organizations  or a personal story to share, please  leave a comment :

	AID Atlanta’s mission is to empower Georgians with HIV/AIDS to live independent, productive lives and to deliver world-class educational programs that help stop the spread of HIV by reducing at-risk behaviors in targeted populations. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: AID Atlanta
	Every month, Charis Circle organizes and hosts several programs that are meaningful and inspiring experiences for our community. And we are counting on our community to reach out to us with generous donations so that we can continue to put on all these amazing programs, while keeping them free and open to the public. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: Charis Circle
	Direct Relief International provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. They work to strengthen the in-country health efforts of their partners by providing essential material resources – medicines, supplies and equipment. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: Direct Relief International
	FACE AIDS aims to build a broad-based movement of students seeking to increase global health equality. Working with Partners In Health (PIH), a respected health and social justice organization working to provide healthcare for the poor in nine countries, FACE AIDS runs income-generating projects with HIV associations in the Kirehe District of eastern Rwanda. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: FACE AIDS
	EYEDRUM is a collective organization whose mission is to provide a forum which supports and encourages the development, exchange, and presentation of creative ideas. The goal of Eyedrum is to create a forum that serves and nourishes the multifaceted outgrowth in the contemporary cultural arts. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: Eyedrum
and	Georgia Public Broadcasting, along with WABE and PBA 30, are your sources for unbiased news, entertaining stories and inspiring music. Keep your favorite shows on the air by donating today, in the amount that’s comfortable to you! Click here for more information. Click here to visit their site: Georgia Public Broadcasting
	The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. Click here for more information. Click here to visit their site: Human Rights Campaign
	Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 25 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: Outfest
	Today, 60 percent of students supported by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are the first in their families to attend college; 62 percent are from families with annual income of less than $25,000; and 93 percent qualify for financial aid. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site : UNCF
	YouthAIDS, an education and prevention program of PSI, uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and reach 600 million young people in more than 60 countries with life-saving messages, products, services and care. Click here for more information.   Click here to visit their site: YouthAIDS

In addition, there are numerous Atlanta Festivals to support, including :

In the words of Balzac, “Everything I have just told you can be summarized by an old term: noblesse oblige!”