Wyclef Jean and Bono Honored for Charity Work at the RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner in New York City

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Wyclef Jean & Bono // RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner in New York City

Rock star Bono and hip-hop great Wyclef Jean were honored for their charity work Wednesday night (Nov 18) at the RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards dinner, held at the Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City.

Wyclef Jean, who also performed at the event, was given the Ripple of Hope Award for his ongoing contributions o the Yele Haiti organization: a non-profit with a mission to inspire change in the country of Haiti, Wyclef’s home country. U2 frontman Bono was given the award due to his work in raising awareness about health issues and poverty in Africa.

Wyclef Jean & Bono // RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner in New York City

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Wyclef Jean & Bono // RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner in New York City

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