It’s nice to see American Idol getting involved in trying to make the world a better place. Of course, I think the best place for the to start would be by stopping the humiliating early rounds, but that’s just my opinion.

Anyway, this year American Idol has started a program called “Idol Gives Back”. This year they will be highlighting poverty in Africa and the United States. On Tuesday, April 24, each vote will equal a donation to Charity Projects Entertainment Fund. On April 25, a star-studded extraveganza will wrap up the project.

You can learn more on American Idol’s official site.