Disney's Friends for Change (also referred to as Friends for Change: Project Green) is a pro-social environmental initiative that was used by Disney Channel from 2009 until the mid-2010s.
History Actors from Disney Channel shows were featured in television and radio campaigns encouraging young fans to take action on environmental issues in four key areas: climate, waste, water, and habitat. Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers were among the original stars in the 30-second to two-minute public service announcements airing on Disney Channel and Radio Disney. As part of the initiative, viewers were encouraged to pledge online to adopt environmentally-friendly habits such as recycling through the Disney Channel website. They could also vote to help choose how Disney would 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. A special 30-minute program called Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney's Friends for Change, which was shown on Disney Channel after the premiere of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, was hosted by Tiffany Thornton and directed by Michael Blum and Tracy Pion. It showcased behind-the-scenes footage during the making of the project.
Over the years, over 56 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars participated in the initiative. Some participants left the initiative when their show ended. The program was quietly discontinued in the mid-2010s.
Friends for Change Games
The first Disney's Friends for Change Games premiered June 24, 2011, on Disney Channel, replacing the Disney Channel Games. A special 30-minute program called Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney's Friends for Change, which was shown on Disney Channel after Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie premiered, was hosted by Tiffany Thornton and directed by Michael Blum and Tracy Pion. It showcased behind-the-scenes footage during the making of the project.
Participants Below is a list of stars that participated in the initiative. StarShow/Film Representing Nicole Gale AndersonJonasMoisés AriasHannah MontanaJake T. AustinWizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The MovieMiley CyrusHannah MontanaMatthew "Mdot" FinleyCamp Rock 2: The Final JamJordan FrancisCamp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final JamSelena GomezWizards of Waverly Place, Princess Protection Program, Wizards of Waverly Place: The MovieDavid HenrieWizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The MovieJoe JonasJonas, Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final JamKevin JonasNick JonasDemi LovatoSonny with a Chance, Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, As the Bell RingsMeaghan MartinCamp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final JamKyle MasseyCory in the House, That's So Raven, Fish Hooks, American Dragon: Jake Long, Life is RuffEmily OsmentHannah MontanaBradley Steven PerryGood Luck Charlie, Mighty Med, Lab Rats: Elite Force, Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final JamJasmine RichardsCamp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Naturally, SadieJake ShortA.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med, Lab Rats: Elite ForceBrenda SongGet a Clue, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, Stuck in the Suburbs, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, The Suite Life Movie Cole Sprouse The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life MovieDylan SprouseJennifer StoneWizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The MovieAlyson StonerThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, Phineas and Ferb, Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final JamGregg SulkinWizards of Waverly Place, Avalon HighBrandon Mychal SmithSonny with a Chance, So Random!, Let it ShineCaroline Sunshine Shake It UpBella Thorne Shake It Up, FrenemiesTiffany ThorntonSonny with a Chance, So Random!Doug BrochuAllisyn Ashley ArmChloe BridgesCamp Rock 2: The Final JamKelsey ChowPair of Kings, Den BrotherDavis ClevelandShake It UpHutch DanoZeke and Luther, Den BrotherJason DolleyHatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie, Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!Kenton Duty Shake It UpRoshon FeganCamp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Shake It UpAdam HicksZeke and Luther, Lemonade MouthAdam Irigoyen Shake It UpSterling KnightSonny with a Chance, So Random!, StarstruckDaniel Curtis LeeZeke and LutherCaitlyn Taylor LoveI'm in the BandBridgit MendlerGood Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth, Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!Logan MillerI'm in the BandMitchel MussoHannah Montana, Pair of Kings, Hatching Pete, Phineas and FerbRyan NewmanZeke and LutherRyan OchoaPair of KingsDoc ShawThe Suite Life on Deck, Pair of KingsCarlon JefferyA.N.T. Farm, Cloud 9Sierra McCormickA.N.T. FarmStefanie ScottA.N.T. Farm, FrenemiesChina Anne McClainA.N.T. Farm, How to Build a Better BoyChelsea KaneJonas, Fish HooksJason EarlesHannah Montana, Kickin' ItDebby RyanThe Suite Life on Deck, Jessie, The Suite Life Movie, Radio RebelRoss LynchAustin & Ally, Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach 2Laura MaranoAustin & Ally, Bad Hair DayCameron BoyceJessie, Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything, DescendantsZendayaShake It Up, Frenemies, K.C. Undercover, ZappedKaran Brar Jessie, Bunk'd, Invisible SisterSkai Jackson Jessie, Bunk'dPeyton ListJessie, Bunk'd, The Swap
Donations 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
"Send It On"
"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 wrote 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, 2010 on Radio Disney, peaking at number 4 on the Top 30 Countdown, while the music video premiered on Disney Channel on March 14, 2010, and was released online the following day at Disney.com. "Make a Wave" was available beginning March 15, 2010 on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Oceans was released in theaters on April 22, 2010 (Earth Day).
Music video The music video premiered on Disney Channel on March 14, 2010 and was released online the following day at Disney.com. It was directed by Michael Blum and Tracy Pion, and was filmed at Point Dume in Malibu. The video features Joe and Demi enjoying the beach and performing the song, intercut with footage from the film Oceans.
Chart performance The song peaked at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was a success on Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown.
Track listings U.S. / Digital Download "Make a Wave" (Digital Download) – 4:01 "Make a Wave" (Instrumental) – 3:48
Charts Chart (2010)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10084
Awards Year Category Work Result Award Ref. 2011 "Charity Single" Make a Wave Do Something Awards
"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 Mendler and Joacim Persson.
Background The song premiered on Radio Disney on June 10, 2011. 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, 2011. It was directed by Art Spigel, director of the Disney's Friends for Change Games, and was filmed on-location at Disney Golden Oak Ranch in Los Angeles, California. The song features Mendler singing in a park with a camera in her hand and into a microphone. Children from all over the world eventually join her in singing the anthem, including 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" – 3:19 "We Can Change the World (Instrumental)" – 3:19
Release history CountryDateFormatLabelUnited States June 11, 2011Digital downloadHollywood 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 on March 26, 2012.
Track listings U.S. / Digital Download "Rise" (Digital Download) – 4:11
Charts Chart (2012) PeakpositionUS Kid Digital Songs (Billboard) 4
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