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Forbes 48 Heroes Of Philanthropy
Forbes Asia on June 26, 2011 announced its 'Heroes of Philanthropy' list for
the fourth year running. The list shines the spotlight on some of the Asia-Pacific's high-profile
and biggest givers to society. From helping victims of natural disasters to providing scholarships to
the poor, wealthy tycoons and modest donors continued to dig deep into their pockets in the past year to fund
projects worthwhile to them. "Some are big tycoons, even billionaires, who have a large vision of how
best to help society and have donated millions of dollars to back up that vision. Others are little-known
citizens who are extremely generous with their limited funds.
"Our goal is not to rank the biggest givers by dollar amounts or
percentage of assets, those figures would be impossible to collect. Instead, the aim is to call attention to a mix of
notable people and causes throughout the region and to encourage more giving," explained Forbes Asia Senior Editor John Koppisch.
Among the most prominent givers on the list is Hong Kong celebrity
Jackie Chan. The 57-year old action star used his fame to transform himself into one
of Asia's premier philanthropists. He launched the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in 1988 and offered
scholarships and other help to young people.
Over the years, the scope has been broadened to include medical services, help for the poor
and quick response to natural disasters. Chan's impact is multiplied when he lends his name and puts
his boundless energy behind a cause.
Hans Michael Jebsen of CHAIRS FAMILY-OWNED JEBSEN
GROUP, HONG KONG supports causes such as the World Wildlife Fund and the Red Cross, as
well as the family's own Jebsen Education Foundation. Reflecting the
family's long history in Asia, he also backs local cultural efforts
through the Asia Cultural Council, which has given money to preserve fading Asian arts, such as Taiwanese puppetry.
Chung a former investment bankar started his Chi Heng Foundation in 1998 to combat HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong,
but now it focuses on educating AIDS orphans in China. It's sent more
than 12,000 children to schools, from kindergartens to universities. He
won the $60,000 BNP Paribas Prize for Individual Philanthropy last year.
Darius Yuen a former managing director at BNP PARIBAS
and BEAR STEARNS. helped to set up Sow Asia, a nonprofit that contributes directly to charity and also helps
market-based organizations working to improve environmental protection, health care and education.
INDONESIA: The the most prominent givers on the list
are Hashim Djojohadikusumo CEO
of NATIONS PETROLEUM AND PT ARSARI PRATAMA, Kartini Muljadi,
Chairul Tanjung Chairman of the BANKING, TV, THEME PARK AND RETAIL PARA GROUP
and Sandiaga Uno cofounder of JAKARTA PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM SARATOGA CAPITAL.
AUSTRALIA: John Kaldor founder of textile group JOHN KALDOR
FABRICMAKER.gave his $35 million collection of contemporary art to the Art Gallery
of New South Wales, the largest single donation to an Australian gallery.
CHINA : Chinese entrepreneur Cho Tak Wong of
automotive glass maker Fuyao Group was the prominent donar. The 65-year old handed out USD 153 million last year to a mix of
charitable causes, including helping farmers in South-West China affected by drought.
Lu Zhiqiang founder of BEIJING PROPERTY DEVELOPER CHINA OCEANWIDE HOLDINGS GROUP.contributed $85 million to charity last year.
Wang Jianlin of CHAIRS DALIAN WANDA GROUP donated nearly $200 million last year, landing him at the top spot on
FORBES CHINA's list of the country's most generous givers. Much of the
money went to reconstruct a historic temple in Nanjing. |
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