// GIVING BACK

Heart of
a Champion

Beyond the screen, Gerard Butler has dedicated significant time and resources to humanitarian causes around the world — from crisis relief efforts to hands-on visits with children in Africa. His charitable work is a testament to the man behind the legend.

❤️   HUMANITARIAN   ·   PHILANTHROPIST   ·   ADVOCATE

10+

Charities Supported

$M

Funds Raised

5+

Countries Visited

15+

Years of Giving
// HIS MISSION

"It's not about the cameras. It's about the children."

Gerard Butler has made multiple personal trips to Africa, working alongside aid organizations to deliver food, supplies, and — most importantly — hope to children in some of the continent's most underserved communities. He visits schools, holds children, plays with them in the dirt, and sits with families. No entourage, no publicist — just a man choosing to show up.

// MOMENTS FROM THE FIELD

Africa Visits

Candid, unscripted, real — Gerard Butler among the people he fights for.

Gerard Butler smiling while serving hot meals to children at a local school during a Mary's Meals humanitarian visit in Africa
With the children
Gerard Butler sitting on the ground playing and laughing with kids during a charitable community visit in Liberia, Africa
Community Visit
Gerard Butler with local community leaders and schoolchildren outside a newly constructed classroom in Africa
Local Support
Gerard Butler carrying boxes of medical aid and educational supplies during a humanitarian mission
Hands on Work
Gerard Butler shaking hands with a teacher at a local community school receiving clean water and nutrition support
Giving Back
// ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS

Causes & Charities

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Mary's Meals

Gerard has personally visited Mary's Meals school feeding programs in Africa, serving meals to children and raising awareness to ensure every child gets a daily meal in school.

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South Sudan Missions

Inspired by his biographical portrayal of Sam Childers in 'Machine Gun Preacher', Butler active supports the rescue orphanages saving children in conflict-torn South Sudan.

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Direct Relief

Gerard has been a long-standing supporter of Direct Relief, which provides medical aid and humanitarian assistance in disaster zones across Africa and beyond.

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Children's Defense Fund

Advocating for children's rights and welfare, Butler has actively fundraised and attended events supporting the Children's Defense Fund over many years.

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Declare Yourself

Using his platform to encourage civic participation and youth engagement in social causes across America and internationally.

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Haiti Relief Efforts

Following the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake, Butler was among the first Hollywood voices to rally support and organize fundraising relief missions.