"No child of this country shall die of heart disease because of poverty" Bhagawan Koirala MD, FACC
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Professor and Philanthropist
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Founder of charity Path to Success
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My personal choice was to build on the charitable themes the family had pursued using my international network, partnerships and technology
CEO of Ispahani Advisory Ltd
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It is a pretty harsh environment and it is wearing on people working in this space
CBE — England Chair - The National Lottery Community Fund
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“There is a great misconception that philanthropy is only about money." Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, FRSA, FBCS
Lord Deputy-Chair of the Institute of Directors
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“As well as the act of donating money, philanthropy also provides one with the opportunity to use one’s business experience to take an active role in an organisation.”
Chairmain, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)
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BRITAINS FIRST PHILANTHROCAPITALIST
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I think it’s wonderful that my songs are still enjoyed, especially if it encourages people to commemorate what happened 70 years ago. It’s moving for me to relive those days, and humbling to know that people still think of me. After all, it was simply my duty to keep singing. Dame Vera Lynn, CH, DBE, LLD, M.Mus
Founder The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist
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Our focus is on converting time and money into sustainable projects that can lift people out of poverty. But it is also about accomplishing a feeling of ownership. The contributors that are involved do not simply want to donate, they would also like to use their skills and work closely alongside our projects
Philanthropist and lawyer
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In today’s increasingly fragile socio-economic ecosystem, education is a powerful medium for enabling inclusive, transformational and sustainable change
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“Giving philanthropically isn’t only about donating money - far from it. We can all give our time, energy and ideas to a cause in a small or large way and make a genuine difference. I feel very lucky to have been given an opportunity to share not just my financial success but my business know-how, contacts, inspiration and drive to encourage those less fortunate. It is incredibly rewarding and confirms to me every day that it is always better to give than to receive.”
Writer, broadcaster and entrepreneur
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"Using my profits to help fund what I believe in is immensely satisfying."
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“It’s been snowing in Arizona today .... It seems to make sense to focus on climate change.”
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“The most exciting part for me is spending time with the projects and hoping that if we continue to be successful, in five-to-ten years’ time we might be able to alter lives. You have to be in it for the long-term.”
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It is embarrassing that the wealthiest give only 1-3% of income. Tithing is the minimum the rich should do.”
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