# First Internet-based charity single

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2000/07/13/first-internetbased-charity-single/
- Published: 2000-07-13T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Sinead O’Connor and other musicians have recorded what is claimed to be the first
Internet-only single to raise funds for charity. The beneficiary charity is [War Child](http://www.warchild.org.uk),
a popular cause among the music industry. The song is a remake of Bob Marley’s Them
Belly Full (But We Hungry).

The song was recorded via the Internet by musicians in several countries. It is 
reported that you will soon be able to buy the song from War Child using the Magex
MP3-download buying system, another indication that charities are moving into digital
rights management as an online fundraising opportunity. You can download the track
for a £1 donation made from users’ Magex digital wallet.

It will also be available from [Yesmate.com](http://www.yesmate.com) for a £1 donation
to War Child.

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