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In 1997, when Shakira was just 18 years old, she started a school-building mission. Nearly 30 years later, 300 schools educate thousands in ColumbiaIn 1997, Shakira established Fundación Pies Descalzos to enhance educational opportunities for Colombian children. Since then, the foundati...- MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, 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...
- In 2019, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds donated $2 million to protect immigrant children’s rights; here's how it helpedIn 2019, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made a notable contribution to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, aimed at aiding immigrant children who...
- Quote of the day by Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte: ‘Sadness and despair are something that fester in people for a long time and living like that does not…’ What the young actor once said about finding hope, days before his death at age 34RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, spoke about career pressure, self-doubt and philanthropy on The Joe Vulp...
- 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...
- 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad', has passed away at 34. His role drew from his personal experiences ...
- Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long time ago' - A golden lesson on wealth creation by the famous American investorWarren Buffett’s famous quote about someone enjoying the shade of a tree planted long ago explains why patience and long-term thinking matt...
- 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...
- 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...
- Who is Susan Dell? Michael Dell's wife faces online scrutiny after White House appearance with Donald TrumpPhilanthropist Susan Dell fueled a lot of social media buzz when she appeared at the White House with her husband, Michael Dell, and US Pre...
- WEF urges leaders to treat cybersecurity as economic investment, not just a costDecision-makers are urged to develop a common vocabulary to address cybersecurity as an economic stabilizer. The World Economic Forum repor...
- 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...
- Nana Patekar: Consummate artiste who defined on screen intensityNana Patekar, a renowned Indian actor, passed away at his home in Goa at the age of 76. He had a complex persona and impressive versatility...
- Billionaire Dan Gilbert and his wife’s foundation committed $10 million in 2022 to a Detroit home-repair fund designed to help more than 1,000 residents fix their homesDan Gilbert and his wife Jennifer’s foundation have pledged $10 million to a $20 million Detroit home repair fund in 2022. The three-year i...
- Indian-American philanthropist inducted into National Women's Hall of FameSharmila Mona Sinha has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. She is the second woman of Indian o...
- Sharmila Mona Sinha: The third daughter who turned deficit into dividend and became a US Hall of FamerSharmila Mona Sinha, who grew up in Kolkata, has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She became the second Indian woman t...
- 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...
- Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
- 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...
- Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her nameZmudowski State Beach, a treasured spot north of Monterey, owes its existence to Mary Zmudowski's generous donation in 1950. While facing t...
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