Charity begins at home.
And, thats what the billionaire founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has done.
If our generation connects them, we can lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.
Combined he held 54 percent of the voting power of the companys shares.
Zuckerberg said he plans to remain CEO of Facebook for many, many years to come.
But the Facebook billionaires announcement today seems to take corporate philanthropy to a new level.
Zuckerbergs new project, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is not his first in the world of philanthropy.
Mark and Priscilla are breaking the mold with this breathtaking commitment, Buffett said on Facebook.
A combination of brains, passion and resources on this scale will change the lives of millions.
On behalf of future generations, I thank them.
Melinda Gates too wrote, The first word that comes to mind is: Wow.
The example youre setting today is an inspiration to us and the world.
As you say, seeds planted now will grow.
Your work will bear fruit for many decades to come.
source: www.techworm.net
