Philanthropy

South African philanthropists David and Tracey Frankel have donated a 10-storey building at 56 Main Street in Marshalltown to the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII). The gift will house the new Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT), focusing on skills like AI and cybersecurity for underserved youth. This bolsters the western CBD's transformation into 'Education Town'.

29. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment has signed a new partnership with UNICEF to support children in Indonesia. The agreement was concluded at the UNICEF Indonesia office in Jakarta on Friday, expanding the company's social contribution efforts across Southeast Asia. It includes installing gender-separated modern toilets and water quality monitoring systems in 60 schools by 2028.

Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, have committed $6.25 billion to deposit $250 into investment accounts for about 25 million American children aged 10 and under in lower- and middle-income areas. The donation builds on a Trump administration program that will provide a $1,000 government deposit for newborns from 2025 through 2028, using accounts administered by the U.S. Treasury and promoted by the nonprofit Invest America.

28. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is actively supporting his father-in-law Tim Green's battle with ALS by donating to the Tackle ALS initiative. Fox, married to Green's daughter Tate, has raised significant funds through his on-ice performance this season. The effort highlights family perseverance and aims to advance ALS research.

The establishment of a standalone Ministry of Hajj and Umrah marks a new chapter for Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag). This change allows Kemenag to focus on Islamic education and religious life development. President Prabowo Subianto approved the Directorate General of Pesantren on Santri Day 2025 as part of this transformation.

29. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Harry Hedman, the beloved French Bulldog of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman, passed away after 14 years of life. The dog became a philanthropist, helping raise more than $100,000 for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay through various initiatives. His efforts supported medical costs for thousands of homeless animals.