Kragen initially planned to recruit a dozen artists ... were, “World” has also helped raise more than $100 million to fight famine. Decades later, the USA for Africa foundation continues ...

Ken Kragen's 1984 charity single "We Are the World" raised $64 million for USA for Africa Rachel DeSantis ... he was able to organize 45 artists on the track, which was written by Lionel Richie ...