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Trevor Noah: Taxi Driving Taught Me How to Invest in Art
Acts of KindnessFeb 23

Trevor Noah: Taxi Driving Taught Me How to Invest in Art

The comedian and former Daily Show host revealed how his days driving a Johannesburg minibus taxi taught him powerful lessons about investing in culture. His message to governments: fund artists now, reap economic rewards later.

Daily Maverick3 min read
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InnovationFeb 17

Mexico Offers 30% Film Tax Credit to Boost Local Cinema

Mexico just launched a tax incentive giving filmmakers 30% back on local spending, with Salma Hayek celebrating the move as a game-changer for the country's long-overlooked film industry. The program ensures Mexican talent and companies benefit while opening doors for independent and Indigenous-language productions. ##

Mexico News Daily3 min read
Australia Invests $1.7M in 36 Record Labels and Artists
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Australia Invests $1.7M in 36 Record Labels and Artists

Music Australia just handed out $1.77 million to 36 independent record labels to help Australian musicians break through. The program includes bonus funding for labels that choose eco-friendly manufacturing methods.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
NZ Opera School Sends Graduate to Royal Opera House
Acts of KindnessJan 28

NZ Opera School Sends Graduate to Royal Opera House

A three-year-old opera school in New Zealand just achieved something remarkable: its first graduate is now training at London's Royal Opera House, without needing overseas study first. A new legacy fund will help the program keep launching world-class talent.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
UK Billionaires Pledge £300M to National Gallery in One Day
Acts of KindnessJan 18

UK Billionaires Pledge £300M to National Gallery in One Day

Two British philanthropists each donated £150 million to London's National Gallery last September, marking the largest gifts ever given to a museum worldwide. A new wave of self-made billionaires is fueling a golden age of charitable giving in the UK, with average donations from top givers jumping from £53 million in 2015 to £126 million in 2025.

Google: charity donation3 min read
UK Super-Rich Pledge £150M Each to National Gallery
Acts of KindnessJan 18

UK Super-Rich Pledge £150M Each to National Gallery

Two British billionaires donated £150 million each to London's National Gallery in the same day, marking the largest museum gifts ever recorded worldwide. A new wave of self-made philanthropists is fueling a golden age of charitable giving, with top donors now averaging £126 million annually.

Google: charity donation3 min read