Philanthropy Leaders Share Visions of a More Equitable Future at TIME100 Impact Dinner
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The TIME100 Impact Dinner in New York City highlighted influential leaders in philanthropy who emphasized the importance of investing in future generations. Honorees like Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion for children's investment accounts, while Idris Elba and Chance the Rapper focused on changing narratives and supporting youth. The event underscored the collective mission to create a more equitable world through opportunity and support.
- ▪Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to seed investment accounts for 25 million children.
- ▪Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba aim to change the narrative around Africa and extend opportunities to the less fortunate.
- ▪Chance the Rapper's organization, Social Works Chicago, focuses on mental health and support for young generations.
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At the TIME100 Impact Dinner to honor the most influential leaders in philanthropy in New York City on May 21, a group of honorees all stressed the same mission: investing in future generations and creating a more equitable world.Among those honored were Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Computers, and his wife, Susan Dell, who together pledged to give $6.25 billion to seed investment accounts for approximately 25 million children in December––arguably the largest ever donation from Americans to Americans.Susan stressed that talent is untapped all over the world, and that the right opportunity is all that’s needed to unfurl a child’s potential.“The strength is already there, the talent is already there,” she said.
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