Céline Interview In L’Hebdo Magazine

[frana]

To mark World Water Day, Swiss magazine, L’Hebdo published an interview with Celine which focuses on her involvement in the fight against world hunger, food safety and access to drinking water. These issues are very important to Céline, who is Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. The magazine is now available, stop by your newsstand and get your copy!

[Angel2006]

Thanks for the info! It's nice when Celine gets recognized for her charity work, so people see how kind and caring of a person she is. World hunger is a very important issue and i'm happy that Celine is helping to make a difference!

 

Does anyone know if Celine did a photo shoot for the mag, or if there is any new pics from the interview?

[Trami0501]

Does Celine have a sister?

[Boy]

Does Celine have a sister?

 

Excuse me?.. :blink: :blink:

[Davey84]

I dunno.... She never talks about her family

 

 

Cool! I wonder what she said.... And if they asked anything about her big waterpark

Edited March 25, 2012 at 09:41 AM by Davey84

[Fanxiaoqiang]

no pictures?

[Matej]

Nice, thanks for sharing!

[Claudette]

I dunno.... She never talks about her family

 

 

My first thought too was: wonder what they will say when they found out about her water resort. Anyways, can't wait to read it.

Edited March 25, 2012 at 01:06 PM by Claudette

[frana]

Celine talks about most important problems in the world of low water and hungry in the world !

 

http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/

 

http://www.hebdo.ch/

 

http://www.celinedion.com/charity-clips

Edited March 25, 2012 at 01:46 PM by frana

[Angel2006]

Does Celine have a sister?

 

 

Celine comes from a family of 13 brothers and sisters. I think she has 8 sisters and 5 brothers. She even has twins in her family. Her brother Paul and her sister Pauline are twins. They were born about 6 years before Celine. I think Pauline looks alot like Celine.

 

I forget how to post a youtube clip onto the forum. If you want to see them just type, Celine Dion & The Dion Family - La Bastringue On Quebec 400. The woman standing behind the two brothers, in the golden colour dress with blonde hair is Celine's sister Pauline. You can be the judge. I think Celine and her look so alike.

[Trami0501]

Are you sure see Celine met Orphan Whitney yet?

[Matej]

Question: Comment mettre sa notoriété au service d'une action caritative?

Réponse: Entretien avec Céline Dion, Ambassadrice de bonne volonté de la FAO.

 

En quoi l'action en faveur de l'accès à l'eau potable prend-elle une importance particulière à vos yeux?

"Je crois que tout ce qui peut être fait au nom de la charité est important, surtout lorsqu'il s'agit des besoins fondamentaux de l'homme comme la nourriture ou l'eau. La survie d'êtres humains en dépend, ce qui explique toute l'importance de cette bataille."

 

Vos nombreux voyages à travers le monde vous ont-ils rendue plus sensible à la problématique de la faim et de l'accès à l'eau potable?

"Il est vrai que lorsqu'on a la chance de parcourir le monde, on est exposé à différents styles de vie, différentes cultures et, de par mon travail, souvent sollicité par des organisations vouées au combat contre la faim et la maladie dans le monde. Je me souviendrai toute ma vie d'une visite dans un camp d'enfants en Afrique du Sud, où nous avons travaillé avec le programme d'aide à la nutrition infantile de Nelson Mandela. Alors que nous leur apportions les profits pécuniaires d'un spectacle, le plus important fut de passer du temps avec les enfants afin de mieux comprendre leurs besoins, et leur difficulté à survivre au quotidien."

 

Parmi les nombreuses conséquences d'un accès insuffisant à l'eau potable, pouvez-vous en évoquer une qui vous préoccupe particulièrement?

"Je suis particulièrement préoccupée par le risque que des épidémies se répandent chez ces enfants. Ils sont déjà désespérés par le seul manque de nourriture. Lorsqu'un accès suffisant à l'eau potable fait défaut, leur vie est alors doublement en danger."

 

Votre engagement représente-t-il pour vous un autre mode d'expression et de partage? A-t-il des traits communs avec votre démarche artistique?

"En tant que célébrité, je crois avoir la responsabilité de faire connaître des situations critiques comme celles-ci. Si j'en parle ouvertement et que les médias relayent mes propos, alors je pense pouvoir avoir un impact. S'agissant de ma démarche artistique, il est vrai que plusieurs malades m'ont déjà confié que ma musique les aidait à supporter leurs problèmes et à guérir. La musique est une thérapie, on le sait maintenant. Si les gens lisent ces propos lors de la Journée mondiale de l'eau, j'espère qu'écouter mes chansons leur donnera envie d'aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin."

 

Source: L'Hebdo, un supplément publicitaire réalisé par Mediaplanet

[frana]

Thank you very much for this interview

 

[frana]

English translate

 

What action in favor of access to drinking water does it take a special significance to you?

"I think everything can be done in the name of charity is important, especially when it comes to basic human needs like food or water. Survival of humans depends on it explains the importance of this battle. "

 

Your many travels around the world have they made more aware of the problems of hunger and access to drinking water?

"It is true that when you have the chance to travel the world, we are exposed to different lifestyles, different cultures and, through my work, often approached by organizations dedicated to the fight against hunger and disease in the world. I remember all my life in a visit to a children's camp in South Africa, where we worked with the program of assistance to child nutrition Nelson Mandela. As we bring them the benefits of monetary a show, the most important was to spend time with children to better understand their needs, and struggling to survive on a daily basis. "

 

Among the many consequences of inadequate access to safe drinking water, can you discuss a particular concern to you?

"I am particularly concerned about the risk of epidemics spread in these children. They are already desperate by the lack of food alone. When sufficient access to clean water is lacking, then their lives are in double jeopardy."

 

Your commitment is there for you another way of expressing and sharing? You shared characteristics with your artistic?

"As a celebrity, I think I have a responsibility to deal with critical situations like these. If I speak openly and that the media relay my words, so I think I can make an impact. As for my approach art, it is true that several patients have already told me that my music helped them to endure their problems and heal. Music is a therapy, we now know. If people read the remarks at the World Day of water, I hope that listening to my songs will make them want to help those in need. "

Edited March 27, 2012 at 07:08 PM by frana

[celine-rc]

Merci pour l'entrevue! C'est super! Merci beaucoup!

[frana]

De rien

[duri]

Thank you for interview and it´s translate.