Clay Aiken Blogs From Africa!

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See More... Soon-to-be father Clay Aiken recently spent time in Kenya and Somalia in a bid to improve education for children in those violence-torn nations, the pop star writes in an Internet blog.

One trip took place in early July, when Aiken visited Eldoret, in Kenya’s Rift Valley, where some of the worst violence took place following the country's elections in early 2008, leaving thousands of children homeless.

"Everywhere we went, there were the charcoaled remains of homes, schools and shops. We drove for hours and everywhere we went, we saw people trying to get their lives restored," Clay writes on a blog on the UNICEF website.

 "Getting children back to school is vital for their protection, and helps build a sense of normalcy in their lives. The re-establishment of schools in the most difficult circumstances is a testament to the commitment of UNICEF and to Kenyans," Clay writes. 

As "The Insider" confirmed last May, the former "American Idol" finalist himself is an expectant father after artificially inseminating Jaymes Foster, the sister of legendary music producer David Foster. The baby is expected in August.

Published 7/24/08 by the Insider

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  • He's one of the good guys.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks UNICEF and Clay. (The Insider too). I learned a lot by reading Clay's 3 blogs. Was happy to send some support to UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • When I read Clay`s blog it inspires me to give in some way to these children.

    Thank you Clay and UNICEF for making people aware of this terrible situation.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks Clay for caring enough to get up and make a difference in the world.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • I adore this man.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Nice to see a superstar like Clay Aiken using his celebrity to improve the lives of children around the globe. He and the other UNICEF ambassadors are real heroes!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • It is so disheartening to see all the devastation in Kenya. It also shows the determination of the children, to get an education, when they show up in shells that used to be schools and sit on rocks and bricks, just to attend school.

    We are so thankful that we have people like Clay Aiken as a Unicef Ambassador and all the other Unicef workers to help to give them a better environment to live in. I was happy to donate to this cause.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • nice mention i love Clay. however why do you guys insist on posting the unconfirmed rumor? its really not needed
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Intentionally having a baby out of wedlock is never a good idea. I'm still hoping this is just a bad rumor.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
    • It may be just that; however, the whole point of the story has nothing to do with rumors! Please focus on the important stuff!
      anonymous anonymous 7/29/08
       
    • Thank you for saying that!
      anonymous anonymous 7/29/08
       
    • Thank you for saying that having a baby out of wedlock--even if they're just platonic friends--is NEVER A GOOD IDEA!
      anonymous anonymous 7/29/08
       
  • Thank you for finally noticing Clay Aiken's excellent work for UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Wow. I didn't realize Clay Aiken worked for UNICEF. Guess he is one of the good guys.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is truly concerned about the children of the world who are without water, hungry and under-educated. His blogs and trips allow us to learn about these horrible situations and do what we can to help.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • I don't understand the few negative votes. What's not to like about someone risking his life to help children desperately in need, and to call attention to this deplorable situation?
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken is a man who walks the talk that's plain to see. I have to admire a Star like him who is driven to give back to the world. I salute you Clay, and all the angels at UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Thank you to UNICEF and Clay for making the world a better place!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Just doing what he set out to do 5 years ago. I really respect him and hope that a difference can be made for the children in Kenya and Somalia.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • He never ceases to amaze me.
    Yes - he is one of the good guys!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • when he was on Idol, he said he wanted to make a difference.
    Seems he is doing just that.
    Thank you Unicef and Clay for bringing this to our attention.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken is making a difference. UNICEF is a wonderful organization and Clay sure is an inspiring ambassador for them. Thank you for covering this.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • It seems that Clay Aiken is not only a great sexy entertainer, but also a great person to help people in need. I am glad to hear about Kenya and the needs there. Thanks Clay and UNICEF for making us aware of this need!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay's 3 blogs at the UNICEF site are heartwarming and thought provoking. I don't have much myself, but I was glad to contribute to such a worthy organization.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • What do you expect from Clay Aiken except that 5 years ago, he made a statement that given the opportunity, he will use his celebrity status to make a difference one way or the other! Indeed, that's what he is doing!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is awesome.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Still stating a rumor as fact. Clay Aiken nor Jaymes Foster ever confirmed Clay was going to be a father, and the only so called source said he was misquoted, and BJ Cook(Jaymes ex sister Inlaw) said the rumor was untrue.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • I'm glad to hear of his trips to Kenya and Somalia, but don't understand why it's prefaced as having something to do with impending fatherhood. He's been a UNICEF ambassador since 2004.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • This is what is important. The future of children around the world is in jeopardy and we are the only ones who can help. Thanks to Clay and the other UNICEF ambassadors,we can make a difference.Please donate.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • What the Insider calls "confirming" a story is to use another Tabloid as a source...To use the UNICEF story to sneak in more UNCONNFIRMED gossip is about as low as you can get on the morality scale. How do the people that work for these gossip rags, and entertainment shows look at themselves in the mirror everyday and be happy with what they see looking back. They are the perfect example of a human being selling their soles for money...they lack a moral compass and the way this article was written just proves how low they will go. The only truth to this article is Clay Aiken cares enough about others to go to another country that many are no longer brave enough to enter and try to make a positive difference in the world. The people who have to add unconfirmed gossip are examples of cowards in their lowest form.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Was it even necessary to mention the 'daddy' portion when NOTHING was confirmed by either sides??

    The Unicef mission information was enough. The rumor portion is needless and rude.
    anonymous 6 stripedshirts 7/25/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • Clay has said, many times, that the horrors going on in the world respecting children is way more important than anything that may or MAY NOT being going on in his life. He believes the children of the world deserve much more notice in the press.

    Unfortunately, mags like People insist on dragging in rumors just to get some attention for themselves. I totally agree with the posts of 1 hour ago and 11 minutes ago. Stick to the UNICEF story which really is true!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
    • Amending post to read agree with the 2 previous posters.
      anonymous anonymous 7/25/08
       
    • Oops, I meant to say the Insider is a deplorable rag, not People Magazine. (At least People is only reporting the UNICEF) story and not trying to garner attention for themselves such as this article by Insider.
      anonymous anonymous 7/25/08
       
  • Clay loves to entertain! But children and those in need are his heart!!

    Clay just crossed dangerous ground to bring attention to a place that has been forgotten !! Thank you unicef for choosing this man and others to show us just how heart wrenching the situation is over there!!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Thank you Insider for featuring Clay on your site. Clay, you are a good man. UNICEF you are one in a million!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken is not only a talented singer and performer, he is using his celebrity to help the less fortunate around the world. I admire him greatly! He is truly making a difference.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken has been a great UNICEF Ambassador and will be a great father as well. To those that said such nice things about Clay - will you take them back after he becomes a father in August? Are your nice words only a contingency? Wedlock does not guarantee a loving stable home for a baby, My best wishes to the expectant parents!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay and UNICEF make a great combination, Clay is so dedicated to the 3rd. world children in need.
    I was glad to support this cause, more people should do so.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • I love that Clay is doing what he said and trying to use his celebrity to do something that matters. He has worked very hard for UNICEF and is successful in raising awareness ... I've donated to UNICEF since I fell in love with his voice on AI and then discovered he was an ambassador for UNICEF. Thanks for helping Clay help the children.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • what a joke! someone just Posed his pictures to hot ones and then uploaded to the famous free interracial dating club Bigdaddymatch co m . you know it is a niche dating service for interracial singles.. so he is said to seek an extramarital relationship there! lol
    anonymous anonymous 7/27/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is awesome!
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Clay and UNICEF - what an amazing combination and I'm so glad they picked him. He really is true to the cause and not there just for PR like some.
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply