Shakira is known around the world for having one heck of a pair of lungs. The girl can sing. Yet, she is has also branched out into another field of work. She has committed to deliver world-class education to the children in her native Columbia and beyond. She employs the use of “philanthrocapitalism” which is […]
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a movement hosted by some groups to foster a since of community around giving from people of African-American descent. The month long event and promotion was created in 2011, when the African Women’s Development Fund declared a celebration of African-descent giving. Several nonprofits and multinational organizations are involved with the […]
One of American Express’s recent videos in their Passion Project campaign features the story of how Scott Harrison started charity:water. Living the life of a nightclub promoter, Scott was unhappy and felt like he needed to do something more. After learning about the need for clean water around the world, Harrison decided he wanted to […]
Several recent reports and surveys have indicated that Muslims are more charitable than Jews, Christians and Atheists. According to ICM research in the United Kingdom, while over 30% of religious people gave to charity, Muslims gave an average $567, Jews gave $412, Protestants donated $308 and Roman Catholics only averaged $272 in charitable donations. Atheists, […]
For whatever reason, people love a train wreck. When a celebrity loses it and shaves off all her hair or sends alarming tweets out to the world, the press absolutely eats it up. It may be because of so much sensationalized media coverage that we often glaze over and stop paying attention. So, when something […]
You know the feeling you get when you donate to a charity or give a gift to someone less fortunate? It turns out that giving can also be good for you…and the rest of the community. Here are the top five reasons to be a giver. Giving makes you feel happy. A 2008 study by […]
Charlie Sheen is known for so many things. In the past, he seemingly couldn’t get enough of the limelight…especially for wild, shocking behavior. He was a self-described Warlock and admitted to drug-fueled parties. He destroyed hotel rooms and publicly screamed at his ex. He hired “goddesses” to live at his house and cater to his […]
Shakira’s voice is on the radio every day all around the world. People recognize her picture on television ads and in magazines. She is truly world famous. However, she is not one of those people to let money go to her head. Shakira made a commitment to give back. In Columbia, where she is […]
The New York art scene is one of the liveliest and most thriving ones in the country. However, many artists and performers never get the chance to be seen or heard from due to the cost of making a living there. You’ve probably heard about all the starving artists. Well, hello New York City! Don’t […]
Susan Taylor, a 34 year old accountant from Barwell, England, died while attempting to swim the English Channel in order to raise money for two charities. Friends and members of the charities she supported said she was dedicated to helping people and had devoted much of her time to fundraising. Less than 1,000 people have […]