Philanthropy

Should You Trust The American Red Cross With Your Donation To Haiti?

The aid organization has a history of not delivering on promises.
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Laurie Tisch On The Invaluable Lessons She's Learned Through Philanthropy

The philanthropist said she's "proud" and "fortunate" to give back.
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Bride Skips Typical Bachelorette Party To Pamper Women From A Shelter

"Making others feel good makes for a better memory than taking shots, stumbling around and bar hopping."
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The Red Cross’s Haiti Response Should Be a Wake-up Call for Donors

It’s increasingly difficult to separate good marketing from good impact.
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Warren Buffett Donates More Than $2.8 Billion To Charity

Buffett makes a large donation every year as part of a plan to give away nearly his entire fortune.
By Jonathan Stempel, Reuters

Let There Be Light! Inventor Alice Chun and Dr. Alison Thompson Bring Solight's SolarPuff to the World

In a world with more than a billion and a half people lacking electricity and clean, sustainable lighting - including many struggling with poverty, refugee status, and natural disasters - Solight Design's mission is to bring light to those struggling in darkness.
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Pakistani Philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi Dies at 88

"He was the real manifestation of love for those who were socially vulnerable, impoverished, helpless and poor."
By Syed Raza Hassan, Reuters

Holocaust Survivors Leave $400 Million To Israeli University

“Their legacy is a triumph over the forces of evil that very nearly erased them from the face of the earth more than 70 years ago.”
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Malala Is A Millionaire Who Has Donated More Than $1 Million

She focuses her charitable efforts mostly on education projects worldwide.
By Will Kerry, Reuters

This Credit Card Lets You Donate Your Cash Back Rewards To Charity

“One of the big credit card companies asks: ‘What’s in your wallet?’ We prefer the question: ‘What’s in your heart?’”
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