Disney's Friends for Change

Disney's Friends for Change (also referred to as Friends for Change: Project Green) is a pro-social "green" initiative that started in the summer of 2009. Disney stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take action. The year-long campaign draws on how Disney stars connect with young fans. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers were among the original stars in the 30 second to 2 minute public service announcements currently airing on Disney Channel. As part of the initiative, kids will have the ability to choose how Disney will invest one million dollars in various environmental programs. The initiative was presented instead of the 2009 and 2010 Disney Channel Games. The first Disney's Friends for Change Games premiered June 24, 2011 on Disney Channel, replacing the Disney Channel Games.
==Stars participating in the initiative==
Below is a list of past and present stars participating in the initiative. When a show ends and the stars begin to transition their way out of Disney Channel, they leave the initiative as well. This is the case for the Hannah Montana and JONAS L.A. stars among the other stars that have left.
, there are 36 Disney Channel stars participating in the initiative, and there are 22 former Disney Channel stars who have left the initiative.
Current stars 	Current stars
Star 	Show/Movie Representing
Cameron Boyce 	Jessie
Karan Brar 	Jessie
Skai Jackson 	Jessie
Peyton List 	Jessie
Ross Lynch 	Austin & Ally
Laura Marano 	Austin & Ally
Debby Ryan 	The Suite Life on Deck, Jessie
Bradley Steven Perry	Good Luck Charlie, Mighty Med
Jake Short 	A.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med
Zendaya 	Shake It Up, K.C. Undercover
Former stars 	Former stars 	Former stars
Star 	Show/Movie Representing 	Years participated
Nicole Anderson 	JONAS L.A 	2009–2010
Moises Arias 	Hannah Montana 	2009–2010
Jake T. Austin 	Wizards of Waverly Place 	20092012
Miley Cyrus 	Hannah Montana 	2009–2010
Matthew "Mdot" Finley 	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 	2010
Jordan Francis 	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 	2010
Selena Gomez 	Wizards of Waverly Place 	2009–2012
David Henrie 	Wizards of Waverly Place 	2009–2012
Joe Jonas 	Jonas L.A. 	2009–2010
Kevin Jonas 	Jonas L.A. 	2009–2010
Nick Jonas 	Jonas L.A. 	2009–2010
Demi Lovato 	Sonny with a Chance, Camp Rock 	2009–2010
Meaghan Martin 	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 	2010
Emily Osment 	Hannah Montana 	2009–2010
Anna Maria Perez de Taglé	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 	2010
Jasmine Richards 	Camp Rock 2 	2010
Brenda Song 	The Suite Life on Deck 	2009–2010
Cole Sprouse 	The Suite Life on Deck 	2009-2010
Dylan Sprouse 	The Suite Life on Deck 	2009-2010
Jennifer Stone 	Wizards of Waverly Place 	2009-2012
Alyson Stoner 	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 	2010
Gregg Sulkin 	Wizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High 	2011-2012
Brandon Mychal Smith 	Sonny with a Chance, So Random! 	
Caroline Sunshine 	Shake It Up 	
Bella Thorne 	Shake It Up 	
Tiffany Thornton 	Sonny with a Chance, So Random! 	
Allisyn Ashley Arm 	Sonny with a Chance, So Random! 	
Chloe Bridges 	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 	
Doug Brochu 	Sonny with a Chance, So Random! 	
Kelsey Chow 	Pair of Kings, Den Brother 	
Davis Cleveland 	Shake It Up 	
Hutch Dano 	Zeke and Luther, Den Brother 	
Jason Dolley 	Hatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie 	
Kenton Duty 	Shake It Up 	
Roshon Fegan 	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Shake It Up	
Adam Hicks 	Zeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth 	
Adam Irigoyen 	Shake It Up 	
Sterling Knight 	Sonny with a Chance, So Random! 	
Daniel Curtis Lee 	Zeke and Luther 	
Caitlyn Taylor Love 	I'm in the Band 	
Bridgit Mendler 	Good Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth 	
Logan Miller 	I'm in the Band 	
Mitchel Musso 	Hannah Montana, Pair of Kings 	
Ryan Newman 	Zeke and Luther 	
Ryan Ochoa 	Pair of Kings 	
Doc Shaw 	The Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings 	
Carlon Jeffery 	A.N.T. Farm 	
Sierra McCormick 	A.N.T. Farm 	
China Anne McClain 	A.N.T. Farm 	
Stefanie Scott 	A.N.T. Farm 	
Chelsea Kane 	Jonas L.A., Fish Hooks 	
Jason Earles 	Hannah Montana, Kickin' It 	
==Send It On==
"Send It On" is a song by Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign, that includes Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, and Selena Gomez. The song has sold 172,819 tracks with proceeds going to various charities. The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
===Background===
Initially known as "Pass It On", the song was written by Adam Anders and Nikki Hassman in collaboration with Peter Astrom. The four artists went through several recording sessions in early April 2009. Each person shared their opinion in regards to the song and Disney's Friends for Change in an interview with Access Hollywood. Joe Jonas said that the song is one with a "great message." He added that the song is about helping the Earth in whichever way possible and that it is mainly about letting "everyone know." Joe Jonas said the song even reminds oneself to be more eco-friendly.
Cyrus mentioned that her favorite part to record was the line "One spark starts a fire." Cyrus said she "loved" the line because it was true for her and that if children send on the message, everyone will know. She also believed that they were "encouraging kids to do it", which she found inspirational. Kevin Jonas said it was a "big honor" and that "the vibe [...] is great" because they have "all known each other for years now." Nick Jonas said that the song is just about "taking those tiny steps" that could make the Earth better.
==Make a Wave==
"Make a Wave" is a song sung by Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas for Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign. The song was written by Scott Krippayne and Jeff Peabody, the same team that penned Jordin Sparks' song "This Is My Now" for American Idol. "Make a Wave" was introduced and performed at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. It was also featured in the 2009 Disneynature film Oceans.
===Background===
The song debuted on February 26 on Radio Disney, reaching as high as number 4 on the Top 30 Countdown, while the music video had its world premiere on Disney Channel on March 14 and launched online the following day at Disney.com. "Make a Wave" was available beginning March 15 on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Oceans hit theaters April 22, 2010 (Earth Day). It peaked at number 84 on Billboard Hot 100.
===Chart performance===
The song peaked in the number 84 position on Billboard Hot 100, losing to "Send it On", which peaked at the number 20 position. The song was a success on Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown but lost to "Send it On".
===Track listings===
*U.S. / Digital Download
#"Make a Wave" (Digital Download) – 4:01
#"Make a Wave" (Instrumental) – 3:48
===Charts===
Chart (2010) 	Peakposition
US Billboard Hot 100	84
===Awards===
Year	Category 	Work 	Result	Award 	Ref.
2011	"Charity Single"	Make a Wave	 	Do Something Awards	http://zydrateanatomy.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/do-something-awards-2011-nominees/
==We Can Change the World==
"We Can Change the World" is a song sung by Bridgit Mendler for the Disney's Friends for Change campaign and specifically, for the first Disney's Friends for Change Games. The song was written by Joacim Persson and Mendler herself.
===Background===
The song premiered on Radio Disney on June 10. With its release, Disney donated $250,000 to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The song was made available for download on the Friends for Change website and on iTunes on June 11. All proceeds went to environmental charities, similar to the other songs released for the initiative.
===Music video===
The music video premiered on Disney Channel on June 10. It was directed by Art Spigel, director of the Disney Channel Games, and was filmed on-location at Disney Golden Oak Ranch in Los Angeles, California. The song features Mendler happily singing in a park with a camera in her hand. Kids from all over the world eventually join her in singing the anthem. Some of the kids include international Disney Channel stars Valeria Baroni, Jorge Blanco, Olavo Cavalheiro, Nicole Ishida, Murtuza Kutianawala and Eve Ottino.
===Track listings===
*U.S. / Digital download
#"We Can Change the World" – 3:19
*U.K. / Digital download
#"We Can Change the World" </small> – 3:19
#"We Can Change the World (Instrumental)" – 3:19
===Release history===
Country 	Date 	Format 	Label
United States	June 11, 2011	Digital download	Hollywood Records
==Rise==
"Rise" is a song sung by McClain Sisters for the Disney's Friends for Change campaign for the second Disney's Friends for Change Games. It was also used in the end credits of the Disneynature film, Chimpanzee. The song was written by the McClains.
===Background===
The song premiered on iTunes on March 23, 2012.
===Music video===
The music video premiered on VEVO March 26, 2012.
===Track listings===
*U.S. / Digital Download
#"Rise" (Digital Download) – 4:11 
===Charts===
Chart (2012) 	Peakposition
US Kid Digital Songs (Billboard)	4
==Donations==
Donation distribution for Project Green	Donation distribution for Project Green 	Donation distribution for Project Green 	Donation distribution for Project Green
Amount 	Organization 	Intent 	
$100,000 	Wildlife Conservation Society 	To protect arctic wildlife from the effects of climate change 	
$50,000 	San Bernardino National Forest Association 	To be used in the SBNFA's Children's Forest, where children plant new trees 	
$50,000 	Birdlife International and Haribon Foundation	To protect endangered tropical forests in the Philippines 	
$25,000 	CHF International 	To decrease pollution and deforestation by sending fuel-efficient stoves to Rwanda	
$25,000 	ECOLIFE Foundation International 	To help end deforestation in the Oyamel forest in Mexico 	
$10,000 	Arbor Day Foundation 	To replant trees in Florida state forests damaged by wildfires 	
==Special presentation==
A special 30 minute program called "Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney's Friends for Change" was shown on Disney Channel directly after Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie and was hosted by Tiffany Thornton. It showcased behind-the-scenes footage during the making of the project.
==Friends for Change Games==
The first Disney's Friends for Change Games was announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the Disney Channel Games, and premiered on June 24, 2011.
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