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UA Little Rock Alumni Award $232K in Student Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Aug 13

UA Little Rock Alumni Award $232K in Student Scholarships

University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni gave more than $232,000 in scholarships this year, transforming what started as a modest $2,000 fund into a life-changing investment in students' futures. Their generosity is opening doors for students like Héctor Alejandro Balada Jaime, who says the support made his dream of graduating college possible.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Alumni Gift $54K Solar Project to Ghana High School
Acts of Kindness•Mar 29

Alumni Gift $54K Solar Project to Ghana High School

Thirty years after graduation, a group of alumni returned to their Ghanaian high school with a solar lighting system worth over $54,000. The sustainable gift now brightens the entrance of PRESEC-Legon, improving safety for more than 6,000 students.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024
Acts of Kindness•Jun 10

MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.

Google: philanthropy gives•2 min read
Arizona Diamondbacks Hit $100 Million in Charity Giving
Acts of Kindness•Mar 9

Arizona Diamondbacks Hit $100 Million in Charity Giving

The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.

Google News - Charity Donation Million•2 min read
Nigerian University Launches First Alumni Trust Fund
Innovation•Feb 18

Nigerian University Launches First Alumni Trust Fund

The University of Benin just made history by launching Nigeria's first trust development fund modeled after Oxford University's system. Alumni worldwide are being called to help build a sustainable future for public education.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Jersey School Celebrates 75 Years, Reconnects Alumni
Acts of Kindness•Feb 2

Jersey School Celebrates 75 Years, Reconnects Alumni

A Jersey school is marking 75 years at its current site by launching a special alumni network to reconnect former students. The celebration also honors a century of Catholic education on the island.

Google News - Education Milestone•2 min read
Nigerian Military Alumni Mark 40 Years of Brotherhood
Community Heroes•Apr 12

Nigerian Military Alumni Mark 40 Years of Brotherhood

Forty years after graduating together, Nigerian Defence Academy alumni reunited to celebrate friendship, honor fallen comrades, and support one another through life's challenges. Their wives visited an orphanage, extending the spirit of service beyond the military.

Google News - Unity Celebration•2 min read
India's Households Give $6 Billion to Charity Each Year
Acts of Kindness•Feb 20

India's Households Give $6 Billion to Charity Each Year

Ordinary Indian families quietly donate $6 billion annually through cash, food, clothing, and volunteer work. A groundbreaking survey reveals everyday generosity powers nearly a third of the country's organized charitable giving.

Google: charity donation•3 min read
Billionaires Give Away $1.2B While They're Still Alive
Acts of Kindness•Apr 23

Billionaires Give Away $1.2B While They're Still Alive

A growing movement of ultra-wealthy Australians is rejecting "forever funds" and giving away fortunes rapidly to tackle urgent problems now. From a software mogul distributing $1.2 billion by 2029 to a data center founder's $100 million education gift, they believe money does more good today than spread across generations.

Google: philanthropy gives•3 min read
UP Alumni Honor 67 Members for Service and Nation-Building
Acts of Kindness•Aug 12

UP Alumni Honor 67 Members for Service and Nation-Building

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association will celebrate 67 graduates, families, and chapters whose work has advanced their communities and the nation. Business leader Jorge L. Araneta will receive the highest honor for his decades of philanthropy and civic leadership.

Google News - Philippines Achievement•2 min read
South Australia Launches Week to Inspire Giving
Solutions•Apr 23

South Australia Launches Week to Inspire Giving

South Australia's first-ever Giving Week launches May 4-8 to inspire generosity across the state, backed by major philanthropists including Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation. The initiative comes as food charities struggle with record demand, turning away one in five people seeking help.

Google: philanthropy gives•2 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $26B: 'Won't Stop Until Safe Is Empty
Community Heroes•Aug 2

MacKenzie Scott Gives $26B: 'Won't Stop Until Safe Is Empty

While most billionaires give away just 1.2% of their wealth annually, MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion in just a few years and shows no signs of slowing down. Her approach is rewriting the rules of billionaire philanthropy.

Google: philanthropy gives•3 min read
Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving
Solutions•May 21

Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving

When International Women's Day arrived at Flipkart, executives weren't giving speeches. They were packing menstrual hygiene kits alongside thousands of employees transforming corporate culture into community action.

YourStory India•2 min read
Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now
Acts of Kindness•Jun 22

Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now

As SpaceX's IPO creates thousands of new millionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has a challenge for them: commit to giving away at least half of it. Her message comes as tech wealth reaches historic highs.

Google: charity donation•2 min read
CEO Spends Birthday Giving to Orphaned Children in Ghana
Acts of Kindness•Apr 23

CEO Spends Birthday Giving to Orphaned Children in Ghana

Sarah Mensah turned her birthday into a day of giving, delivering gifts and support to vulnerable children through her SM Cares Foundation. Her dedication shows how one person's commitment can bring hope to those who need it most.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $26B Yet Wealth Keeps Growing
Acts of Kindness•Jul 19

MacKenzie Scott Gives $26B Yet Wealth Keeps Growing

MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, yet her fortune continues to climb thanks to rising Amazon stock values. Her latest $20 million gift to youth mental health shows how strategic investing and generous giving can work hand in hand.

Google: philanthropy gives•3 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $7B to 200 Groups in One Year
Solutions•May 20

MacKenzie Scott Gives $7B to 200 Groups in One Year

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $7 billion in 2025 to nearly 200 organizations, bringing her lifetime giving to $26 billion. Her unconventional approach sends unrestricted funding directly to grassroots nonprofits, historically Black colleges, and overlooked communities.

Google: philanthropy gives•3 min read
Craigslist Founder Gives Away $450M From Sunday School Lesson
Acts of Kindness•Mar 20

Craigslist Founder Gives Away $450M From Sunday School Lesson

Craig Newmark is giving away most of his $1.3 billion fortune because of a simple lesson he learned as a kid in Sunday school: treat people the way you want to be treated. The 73-year-old billionaire has already donated $450 million to causes including cybersecurity, veterans, and pigeon rescue.

Google News - Charity Donation Million•3 min read
Malaysia Launches First Regulated Platform for Charity Giving
Solutions•Feb 19

Malaysia Launches First Regulated Platform for Charity Giving

Malaysia just made donating to charities safer and more transparent with the country's first regulated social exchange platform. Impakrintas combines tech innovation with government oversight to help nonprofits raise funds while giving donors complete confidence in where their money goes.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)•2 min read
Doctor Honored for 27 Years Giving Back to Nebraska Hospital
Community Heroes•Apr 8

Doctor Honored for 27 Years Giving Back to Nebraska Hospital

Dr. Lissa Woodruff received CHI Health Good Samaritan's Champion of Philanthropy Award for her decades of service and generous giving. Her story shows how one physician's commitment can strengthen an entire community's healthcare.

Google News - Good Samaritan•2 min read

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