All around the world, we see people having a really hard time with all kinds of things. Most of us can understand that from our own experiences. Unfortunately, some of the wealthiest people keep all of their money without any want to help anyone. That’s what makes it so special when the top 1% donates a large sum to charity. It proves that there are still some really good people in the world who actually want to make a difference. In 2023, the world got to see how generous some of the wealthiest people can be. Among 25 wealthy individuals, over $200B were donated to charities in 2023.
To put it in perspective, if that money were to be split for everyone, that would give each person in the world about $25. Rather than stay greedy with more money coming in all the time, they decided to do some real good for those in need. More than simply throwing around cash, there are super wealthy people that really show they care about humanity in general. We all love to see each other stand up in support because it makes everyone live a better life. If every rich and well-off person in the world took a lesson from those 25 donors, everyone would have the things they need. This is an amazing stepping stone for showing how much just 1% can do for others who have much less.
You might be wondering, who are these rich folk who felt like doing a lot of good for others? Sure, millionaires can give a lot of money, but this list actually names even wealthier individuals than that. We love seeing the rich give to everyone else. A few of the most prominent donors are Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet. Even though these men have made all of their money from products we all use, they also made a point to share some of their massive wealths.
A few important things that benefited from these donations include support for our natural environment and general education with focuses like math and science. With over $200B donated to good causes from people who will likely donate again, we can all see the positive impact. Hopefully, these 25 people can inspire others in similar positions to do whatever they can to help the world run smoother. It’s a great thing when big names show how much they care about everyone else because we all feel more seen.