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2025 DISASTER PHILANTHROPY REPORT
MacKenzie Scott never forgot her college roommate's $1,000 help, a dentist's free treatment. Years later, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos gave away $26 billion in philanthropy- In 2024, MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, awarded $640 million to 361 nonprofits, how her open-call programme helped more organisations access major funding
- OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman donated $5.5 million to protect 63 acres near California's famous bald eagle nest. His wife helped raise $10 million and saved it from residential development
- MacKenzie Scott gave $60 million for disaster recovery. Here's why the years after the headlines matter mostMacKenzie Scott has made a significant $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for long-term recovery efforts. This un...14 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- China solar giants shed another 40,000 jobs last year as overcapacity persistsChina's leading solar manufacturers have cut their workforce by 21% as they continue to face financial challenges. Despite increasing deman...14 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- Former wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, has put $70 million into ocean-climate solutions: Why it mattersMacKenzie Scott has committed an impressive $70 million towards enhancing ocean resilience in the fight against climate change. This pivota...14 Oct, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- Rihanna turned personal grief into a philanthropic mission in 2012. Today, 14 years later, her foundation has channelled over $100 million into charityIn memory of her grandmother, Rihanna established the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012, catalyzing a wave of generosity. With over $100 mill...13 Oct, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- From drugs and despair to hope: How Harris Rosen's $11 million philanthropic mission transformed Florida's Tangelo ParkIn a remarkable effort to uplift the underprivileged Tangelo Park community, hotel mogul and philanthropist Harris Rosen prioritized educat...13 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $26.2 billion over five years and $7 billion in 2025. Despite her significant charitabl...12 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- Tyler Perry donated $750,000 to help Atlanta seniors keep their homes; His gift is now fighting rising property taxesTyler Perry has made a generous $750,000 contribution to help low-income seniors in Atlanta tackle overdue property taxes. This effort is p...12 Oct, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Dolly Parton launched a free-book programme in Tennessee in 1995; 30 years later, it has gifted nearly 300 million books to childrenDolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995 to help children in her home county of Sevier County, Tennessee, access books from an...12 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslideAuthorities in Nepal are urging villagers to evacuate due to flooding caused by a dry landslide. The Budhi Gandaki River overflowed, damagi...11 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Susan Dell philanthropy goes beyond Trump Accounts: How The Dell foundation used $78 million to rebuild 3,740 Texas homes and fight homelessness in AustinSusan Dell’s along with her husband, Michael Dell, she has supported major housing and disaster-recovery efforts in Texas. From contributin...08 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Off Gulf coast of Florida, giant concrete domes were dropped more than 200 feet underwater to help restore corals and sea life. All corals outplanted in 2025 survived and even grewScientists have deployed specially designed concrete domes off Florida’s northern Gulf coast to help restore coral habitats. The project ta...08 Oct, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- New rural jobs framework notifies 375 activitiesThe ministry of rural development said the new schedule under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Gram...07 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Russia conducting nuclear drill near Cold War-era ‘Doomsday’ bunker recently upgraded with 24,000 tons of steel and 62,000 tons of cementRussia is currently conducting a major nuclear disaster drill involving over 1,000 participants in the Sverdlovsk region. The exercise test...06 Oct, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
- Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozenKabul faces a severe water crisis as aquifers deplete faster than they can be replenished. The population growth has resulted in excessive ...06 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Actor Michael Sheen sold his two homes in 2019 for social causes when he fell short on money. He even helped write off debt of 900 people worth $1.3 millionMichael Sheen has recently pivoted from his illustrious acting career to focus on philanthropy, harnessing his financial resources to uplif...03 Oct, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos just put $25 million into the Pacific Ocean. Is the Bezos Earth Fund enough to save the Pacific Ocean before the $10 billion deadline?The Bezos Earth Fund has committed $25 million to enhance conservation efforts across five Pacific island nations, now totaling approximate...02 Oct, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
- Meet world’s richest woman: Alice Walton got $33 billion richer without running Walmart, is building a $250 million tuition-free medical schoolAlice Walton, the world’s richest woman and Walmart heiress, saw her fortune rise by $33 billion in one year even though she does not run t...01 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
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