In her exclusive interview with SUCCESS for our January 2010 issue, Grammy-winning musician, trend-setting pop star, and unfailing philanthropist Alicia Keys shares that, “[giving back] is a necessity for success. It’s part of it. To be successful–not just at a job or a career, but as a human being–a portion of me has to be paying attention to the rest of the world. If I’m only wrapped up in my own life, my own issues or problems, then I’m not being fair. And I’m definitely not being successful.” Music may be her passion, but here she reveals her true purpose as co-founder and spokesperson for the Keep a Child Alive charity.

Please visit the Keep a Child Alive site here to find out more about the impact they’re making–and that you can make–in the lives of children like Bashir.

Listen to the latest songs “Doesn’t Mean Anything” and “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” from Alicia’s new album The Element of Freedom here.

12 Responses to “Alicia Keys’ Purpose: Keep a Child Alive”

1. Priscilla Palacios Says:
   December 9th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

   This ia a truely inspiring message.

2. Ralph Merah Says:
   December 9th, 2009 at 5:30 pm

   This video is definitely a very powerful inspiration for me. Thank you Alicia. The key to living our life to the fullest with whatever success means to you is to embrace passion for others. Passion with total transparency and love with others ready to share a helping hand. We are all connected in this universe. Love and compassion for other human being is the answer. Thanks again Alicia for giving me a reality check knowing that we are all equally accountable for sharing love with other human being so that no one has to suffer and there is no reason for anyone to suffer in other to have a glimpse of hope to experience abundance in their own life.

3. ERIC BENTON Says:
   December 9th, 2009 at 6:44 pm

   Excellent !!! just love it a great inspiration for all of us !

4. Alicia o sukcesie w “SUCCESS” « Alicia Keys Polska - Twoje Najlepsze źródło informacji o Alicii Keys! Tylko na AliciaKeys.pl Says:
   December 10th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

   [...] Muzyka jest jej pasją, ale w wywiadzie Alicia ujawnia swoje prawdziwe zamiary jako współzałożyciel organizacji Keep a Child Alive. Możecie obejrzeć krótkie video z Alicią, klikając tutaj. [...]

5. ukpai Oti Says:
   December 12th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

   If can change by your message, I believe others will. I am a giver from now.

6. Ukpai Oti Says:
   December 12th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

   I forgot to say that my views about you have changed positively. Thank you.

7. Jales (Charlie) Mello Says:
   December 15th, 2009 at 1:47 am

   Thank you Alicia for this amazing message.
   I have a dream. To design and manufacture a mobile clinic trailer fully equipped and sent it to Africa. This medical trailer would take medical and dental care to people which otherwise would not have access to it.

   I am the President and CEO of American Custom Coach in California ( a manufacturer of mobile clinics).
   http://www.americancc.com

   Thank you !

8. Karen Perese Says:
   December 19th, 2009 at 3:19 pm

   Its more than being a fan or enjoying the beautiful soulful touching defining music that is Alicia Keys. You speak of being inspired Alicia, when your inspiration awoken my own in what is happening in my own country with children. I have had these deep seeded plans in the making for the past year and 2010 will be the year to showcase and make a difference. I love children, love being around them, often when I’m out at social functions or gatherings, I am often found hanging with the children instead rather than mingling with the adults! Just having a ton of fun laughing and being as creative as possible.

   Thank you for your leadership and awakening to inspire me and others to keep taking action Alicia, and on the cover of success magazine, wow, that’s where your inspirational messages will channel through to others like me who truly want every child to know happiness, laughter and peace…

9. Marcus Mclaurine Says:
   January 1st, 2010 at 12:33 pm

   Alicia, Thank you for not only being a great artist, but a great inspiration. I see you now in a totally different way and you have reinforced in me just how important it is to give. Peace and blessings to you.

10. Derrick L. Miles Says:
    January 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 am

    Thank you for having Alicia in this video. She has been giving the financial success through her Gift of Music to now share her Gift of Giving to others.

11. sean Says:
    January 2nd, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Life expectancy in Africa is 40. Wow. Anywhere you don’t want to go for vacation is a place with problems worse than your own.

12. Julie Claudia Laporte Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks it’s inspired me so.

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