Tag #Philanthropy

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Robert Redford: Actor, Activist, and Environmentalist

Robert Redford, renowned for his acting career and environmental activism, founded the Sundance Institute and The Redford Center, significantly impacting independent filmmaking and environmental conservation.

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16% Bias Score

Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Montreal philanthropist Sid Stevens dies at 85

Sid Stevens, founder of Montreal's Sun Youth organization, passed away at 85 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a seven-decade legacy of community service.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Ottawa Man's $55,000 Walk to Conquer Cancer Honors His Parents

Vaughan Rawes, inspired by his parents' battles with cancer, captains a team in the Walk to Conquer Cancer, aiming to raise $55,000 for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Impact Sector Faces Fragmentation, Demanding Intentional Community Building

The impact sector faces fragmentation due to declining trust, burnout, and ineffective funding models, demanding a shift towards intentional community building prioritizing inclusivity and actionable outcomes.

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28% Bias Score

Partnerships for the Goals
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Thomson Outbids Westons for Historic Hudson's Bay Charter

Canadian businessman David Thomson bid at least \$15 million to acquire the Hudson's Bay Company's 1670 charter and donate it to the Archives of Manitoba, surpassing a previous offer and raising questions about transparency and public access to historical artifacts.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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GO Campaign: Empowering Local Leaders to Transform Children's Lives

GO Campaign, founded in 2006, has provided over \$14.4 million in funding to over 420,000 children in 40 countries through its unique model of empowering local grassroots leaders.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Mexico's Food Bank Network Expands with Slim's Billions

Arturo Elías Ayub and Carlos Slim are investing millions to expand Mexico's food bank network, aiming to feed 8 million people suffering from hunger, increasing logistical capacity to distribute food more efficiently.

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60% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
abcnews.go.com
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Nonprofits Increasingly Use Storytelling to Attract Donors

Facing funding challenges, nonprofits are leveraging storytelling through documentaries and social media to connect with donors and increase funding, resulting in a rise in donations and positive impacts for organizations like Brilliant Cities.

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24% Bias Score

Quality Education
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Warren Buffett's Enduring Legacy at 95

Warren Buffett, celebrating his 95th birthday, remains a significant figure in the investment world due to his long-term success with Berkshire Hathaway, his adaptable investment strategies, and his extensive commitment to philanthropy.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Mexican Billionaire's Lavish Yacht Party Amidst Fraud Case and Political Ambitions

During Seville's Feria de Abril, Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego threw a lavish party on his 125 million euro yacht, Lady Moura, amidst a 400 million euro investment loss from a fraud case, highlighting his wealth, political activism, and media influence in Mexico.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Knights Donate $2 Billion to Oregon Health & Science University

Phil and Penny Knight donated $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science University's Knight Cancer Institute, the largest individual university donation in US history, to double its size and enhance cancer research and treatment, exceeding Michael Bloomberg's 2018 $1.8 billion donation to Johns Hopkins.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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University of Athens Establishes First Endowed Chair in Honor of Philanthropist

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens created the first-ever endowed chair, "Athena Ioannis Martinou," funded by Athanasios Martinos to honor his mother's philanthropic work and focus on cardiovascular research, addressing the leading cause of death globally.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education

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