Samuel Jackson and a host of other celebs are set to take part in a global campaign to raise funds and awareness for 200 projects aimed at helping the world's poorest children.

Jackson is being filmed along with Natalie Portman, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Brooke Shields, Ben Kingsley, Jessica Lange and Ashley Judd, speaking with poor children across the globe about their challenges, needs, hopes and dreams.

Yahoo! (UK and Ireland) News reports that children from India, Egypt, Peru, the US and Uganda are participating in the 'Listen" campaign, which is set to be broadcast in 2008. The campaign will bring together actors and actresses, musicians and authors to highlight the cause of children affected by disease, natural disasters, exploitation, war and HIV/AIDS.

Executive producer Tony Hollingsworth said the campaign hopes to raise 250 million Pounds Sterling in the first year and £500 million over ten years. It came about after Hollingsworth heard a radio interview with an African woman whose child had died from diarrhea.

Big ups to Hollingsworth and these big-hearted celebs for giving back!