Salman
Khan
and
Vivek
Oberoi
are
known
for
charity
work,
independent
of
each
other.
Now,
Vivek's
Project
Hope
is
likely
to
clash
with
Salman's
Ambassador
of
Change.
We
give
you
a
heads-up
on
what
to
expect...
WHO:
Salman
Khan
WHAT
HE'S
UP
TO:
Will
be
part
of
IIFA's
charity
initiative.
WHERE:
At
the
IIFA
awards
in
Sri
Lanka
this
weekend.
WHAT
TO
EXPECT:
As
a
symbol
of
solidarity
with
the
Sri
Lankan
people,
IIFA
in
partnership
with
Habitat
for
Humanity
will
adopt
and
rebuild
a
village
in
for
refugees,
with
the
proceeds
of
the
cricket
match
being
donated
to
this
cause.
Habitat
for
Humanity
is
an
organisation
initiated
by
US
President
Jimmy
Carter.
WHY
HE'S
DOING
IT:
Has
been
announced
as
the
ambassador
of
change
for
the
awards
WHO:
Vivek
Oberoi
WHAT
HE'S
UP
TO:
VO
has
decided
to
re
start
his
Project
Hope
in
strife-torn
north
Sri
Lanka
and
help
in
the
reconstruction
of
a
village
there.
WHERE:
At
the
IIFA
awards
in
Sri
Lanka
this
weekend.
WHAT
TO
EXPECT:
Vivek
is
expected
to
make
a
formal
announcement
at
the
event.
Says
a
source
close
to
Vivek,
"VO
makes
an
early
arrival
(on
June
1)
to
scout
villages
where
he
will
build
schools
to
rehabilitate
Tamil
children
in
war
torn
regions.
Based
on
the
Project
Devi
format,
the
schools
will
focus
on
healing
the
children
and
securing
their
future."
WHY
HE'S
DOING
IT:
"Vivek
wants
the
children
not
to
grow
with
hate
and
anger
in
their
hearts.
Vivek
feels
everybody
needs
to
do
their
own
bit
in
helping
get
the
children
a
healthier
and
brighter
future," reveals
the
source.
Story first published: Monday, May 31, 2010, 15:44 [IST]