Disney's Friends for Change


Disney's Friends for Change is a pro-social "green" initiative that started in the summer of 2009.

History

Disney stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take action. The year-long campaign draws on how Disney stars connect with younger fans. Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers were among the original stars in the 30 second to 2 minute public service announcements currently airing on Disney Channel. As part of the initiative, kids will have the ability to choose how Disney will 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" was shown on Disney Channel directly after and was hosted by Tiffany Thornton. It showcased behind-the-scenes footage during the making of the project.
When a show ends and the stars begin to transition their way out of Disney Channel, they leave the initiative as well. This is the case for the Hannah Montana and Jonas stars among the other stars that have left., there are 36 Disney Channel stars participating in the initiative, and there are 22 former Disney Channel stars who have left the initiative.

Friends for Change Games

The first Disney's Friends for Change Games was announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the Disney Channel Games, and premiered on June 24, 2011.

Participants

Below is a list of past and present stars participating in the initiative.

Former

StarShow/Movie Representing
Nicole Gale AndersonJonas
Moises AriasHannah Montana
Jake T. AustinWizards of Waverly Place, '
Miley CyrusHannah Montana
Matthew "Mdot" Finley'
Jordan FrancisCamp Rock, '
Selena GomezWizards of Waverly Place, Princess Protection Program, '
David HenrieWizards of Waverly Place, '
Joe JonasJonas, Camp Rock, '
Kevin JonasJonas, Camp Rock, '
Nick JonasJonas, Camp Rock, '
Demi LovatoSonny with a Chance, Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, ', As the Bell Rings
Meaghan MartinCamp Rock, '
Kyle MasseyCory in the House, That's So Raven, Fish Hooks, ', Life is Ruff
Emily OsmentHannah Montana
Bradley Steven PerryGood Luck Charlie, Mighty Med, '
Anna Maria Perez de TagléCamp Rock, '
Jasmine RichardsCamp Rock, ', Naturally, Sadie
Jake ShortA.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med, '
Brenda SongGet a Clue, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, Stuck in the Suburbs, ', The Suite Life Movie
Cole SprouseThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life Movie
Dylan SprouseThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life Movie
Jennifer StoneWizards of Waverly Place, '
Alyson StonerThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life Movie, Camp Rock, '
Gregg SulkinWizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High
Brandon Mychal SmithSonny with a Chance, So Random!, Let it Shine
Caroline SunshineShake It Up
Bella ThorneShake It Up, Frenemies
Tiffany ThorntonSonny with a Chance, So Random!
Doug BrochuSonny with a Chance, So Random!
Allisyn Ashley ArmSonny with a Chance, So Random!
Chloe Bridges'
Kelsey ChowPair of Kings, Den Brother
Davis ClevelandShake It Up
Hutch DanoZeke and Luther, Den Brother
Jason DolleyHatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie
Kenton DutyShake It Up
Roshon FeganCamp Rock, ', Shake It Up
Adam HicksZeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth
Adam IrigoyenShake It Up
Sterling KnightSonny with a Chance, So Random!, Starstruck
Daniel Curtis LeeZeke and Luther
Caitlyn Taylor LoveI'm in the Band
Bridgit MendlerGood Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth
Logan MillerI'm in the Band
Mitchel MussoHannah Montana, Pair of Kings, Hatching Pete
Ryan NewmanZeke and Luther
Ryan OchoaPair of Kings
Doc ShawThe Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings
Carlon JefferyA.N.T. Farm, Cloud 9
Sierra McCormickA.N.T. Farm
Stefanie ScottA.N.T. Farm
China Anne McClainA.N.T. Farm, How to Build a Better Boy
Chelsea KaneJonas", Fish Hooks
Jason EarlesHannah Montana, Kickin' It
Debby RyanThe Suite Life on Deck, Jessie, The Suite Life Movie, Radio Rebel
Ross LynchAustin & Ally, Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach Movie 2
Laura MaranoAustin & Ally, Bad Hair Day
Cameron BoyceJessie, Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything, Descendants
ZendayaShake It Up, Frenemies, K.C. Undercover, Zapped
Karan BrarJessie, Bunk'd, Invisible Sister
Skai JacksonJessie, Bunk'd
Peyton ListJessie, Bunk'd, The Swap''

Donations

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 penned 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 on Radio Disney, reaching as high as number 4 on the Top 30 Countdown, while the music video had its world premiere on Disney Channel on March 14 and launched online the following day at Disney.com. "Make a Wave" was available beginning March 15 on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Oceans hit theaters April 22, 2010. It peaked at number 84 on Billboard Hot 100.

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

  1. "Make a Wave" - 4:01
  2. "Make a Wave" - 3:48

    Charts

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 Joacim Persson and Mendler herself.

Background

The song premiered on Radio Disney on June 10. 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. It was directed by Art Spigel, director of the Disney Channel Games, and was filmed on-location at Disney Golden Oak Ranch in Los Angeles, California. The song features Mendler happily singing in a park with a camera in her hand and into a microphone. Kids from all over the world eventually join her in singing the anthem. Some of the kids include international Disney Channel stars Valeria Baroni, Jorge Blanco, Olavo Cavalheiro, Nicole Ishida, Murtuza Kutianawala and Eve Ottino.

Track listings

  1. "We Can Change the World" - 3:19
  1. "We Can Change the World" - 3:19
  2. "We Can Change the World " - 3:19

    Release history

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 March 26, 2012.

Track listings

  1. "Rise" - 4:11

    Charts