Bollywood stars including actors Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan have come out in support of 'action/2015' campaign, which aims to address world-changing issues of climate change, poverty and inequality. The initiative was announced by education activist Malala Yousafzai when she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, last year.
Various celebrities including Akshay, Sonam Kapoor, Malaika Arora Khan have tweeted in support of the campaign to eradicate poverty.
2015 could be a turning point in history, join me and @action2015 and make our voices he... http://t.co/KqJ0IL5JXm pic.twitter.com/2XbpMhMxfg
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) January 15, 2015
Now is the time for action!Join @action2015 & raise your voice for a better future #action2015 http://t.co/HSOLGDRb12 pic.twitter.com/DLLBxNhEcB
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 15, 2015
2015 could be a turning point in history, join me and @action2015 and make our voices heard #action2015 pic.twitter.com/iBB83ToT9J
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) January 15, 2015
2015 could be a turning point in history.Join @action2015 & help change our future #action2015 http://t.co/9HAwzg3QXz pic.twitter.com/yr7XZXcs6D
— GrazingGoat Pictures (@GrazingGoatPix) January 15, 2015
Let's support those in need and work together for a better future. Aim for the betterment of society #action2015 pic.twitter.com/f6qGaycLrB
— Gautam Rode (@gautam_rode) January 15, 2015
Meanwhile, Aamir signed an open letter addressed to world leaders to encourage further action by India to address critical issues such as poverty, climate change and equality. (Link: )
Other major names to sign the open letter include Queen Rania Al Abdullah, U2 frontman Bono, Hollywood actors Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, UK-Sudanese entrepreneur Mo Ibrahim and singer Shakira, among many others.