Lady Gaga has announced that she and her mother will launch the Born This Way Foundation next month.
The scheme, which promotes issues like "self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development", will have its official launch on February 29 at Harvard University.
Billboard report that the singer's mother, Cynthia Germanotta, will co-direct the foundation.
Lady Gaga, a high profile advocate of LGBT rights, was yesterday announced among the nominees for Outstanding Music Artist at the GLAAD Media Awards.