US Forms Hot Chicks for Africa Outreach Coalition

WASHINGTON - Recognizing Africa's ongoing and unanswered need for outside aid, the United States has commissioned an international outreach coalition comprised of really hot chicks. President Bush has appointed actress Natalie Portman, and artist Mary Williams to oversee the entire campaign.

"I chose these two women based on many factors," the President announced during a White House launch party. "Firstly, they're hot. Second of all, they both have been to Africa many times doing this kind of stuff - helping kids and women better themselves in the face of oppression. Mostly though because of their hot factor."

"Our goal is to bring worldwide awareness and funding to the daily struggles that consume a majority of the African population," Portman and Williams said in a joint statement.

The coalition will begin it's efforts in Uganda. Having travelled to the poverty engulfed country on an annual basis for many years providing support to AIDS-orphaned children and mentorship to aspiring female business owners, the two activists felt compelled to start the journey there.

"Both Natalie and I consider the people we've come to know and love over the years as family," Williams said. "This is more than just some humanitarian effort. This is very personal and we applaud President Bush for finally shining a light on this issue."

Portman, an Oscar-nominated actress famous for her supporting roles in the most recent Star Wars Trilogy, is also a Goodwill ambassador for the Foundation for Community Assistance (FINCA). Her selection seemed logical based on her past activist credentials and God-sculpted beauty. Ditto for Williams, an Art Therapist widely renowned for her award-winning black and white photography portraying the many faces and locations from her years of missionary work.

"This is just the beginning of what we anticipate will be a life changing experience for not only us, but more importantly for the many impoverished families we'll meet along the way."