11 generous celebrities who help the world not only in words but also in deeds
Mark Zuckerberg said in 2015 that he would donate almost all of his fortune to charity. Mark's generous intentions and actions are not alone, as many celebrities regularly make large donations or participate in various fund campaigns, calling on fans to care for each other and care for the world we live in together.
We decided to remember the generous donations of the rich and famous, and we will also introduce an actress who has dedicated her life to charity for decades.
Giselle Bündchen: $186,000
Giselle Bündchen has been actively involved in philanthropy for many years. It funds the fight against hunger, supports women's empowerment projects, and participates in environmental work.
Giselle founded the Luz Union Foundation and invested BRL 1 million (more than $180,000). The fund helped Brazil's most vulnerable families weather the crisis.
Jennifer Lopez: A million dollars
Jennifer Lopez rebuilt a destroyed island in Puerto Rico. After hurricanes Irma and Maria, the singer was unable to contact her relatives, and they lost contact. She decided to donate $1 million to the affected islands.
David Beckham: About $1.4 million
David Beckham is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Earlier this year, he donated £1 million (over $13.5 million) to the organisation.
Brigitte Bardot: About $3.5 million
In an interview, French actress Brigitte Bardot said her favorite compliment was being called an "animal fairy." The famous actress wants people to remember charity, not acting.
Since the 1970s, Bardot has helped animals in a variety of ways and has been an active advocate for animal rights. She has run her own foundation for more than 30 years. One of the foundation's decisions was to build a shelter for animals. In the past few years alone, $3 million has been spent to improve the sound insulation of the orphanage.
Leonardo DiCaprio: $5 million
Leonardo DiCaprio founded his own environmental foundation in 1998 at the age of 24. In addition, the Fund provides funds to maintain the balance of nature and to work to eliminate the effects of human activities.
In addition, DiCaprio donated $5 million to the Amazon forest fires.
Michael Jordan: $10 million
Last year, Michael Jordan said he would donate $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations that strive for social justice and equal access to education for all. In addition, $10 million was donated to a medical clinic.
Oprah: $12 million
Oprah Winfrey is not only a well-known media personality, but also a philanthropist. Her most recent donation was $12 million to Oprah's hometown, the city where she lives or works, to address social stability issues. Money should help society recover from the crisis.
Mark Zuckerberg: $300 million
Mark Zuckerberg reappeared in the media in the fall of 2020 when he and his wife decided to donate $300 million to protect democratic values.
Jeff Bezos: $10 billion
Jeff Bezos is the richest man in the world today. He ran a successful business that flew into space and spent millions of dollars on philanthropy. Businessmen fund climate change prevention projects that support ecological activism.
Last year, a man poured $10 billion into those targets.
Bill Gates: Half the wealth
In 2010, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and investor Warren Buffett signed an agreement they called the "Pledge of Giving." At the heart of the document is a pledge to donate at least half of its wealth to charities.
In addition, more than 200 people from different countries signed the pledge.
Angelina jolie
Hollywood star Angelina Julie not only attracted fans to her beauty and acting skills, but also participated in important community events. Actresses visit hot spots during humanitarian missions and actively help children in third world countries. Her foundation works with partner organizations to build hospitals, renovate schools and expand women's rights.
She has six children, three of whom she adopted.
Do you think celebrities make great sacrifices for inner reasons, or do they do they want to create a decent image?