With $500 Million Committed So Far, Howard Buffett Stays the Course in Ukraine

With $500 Million Committed So Far, Howard Buffett Stays the Course in Ukraine

When we last spoke with the mega-donor, his foundation had moved nearly $150 million to the Ukraine recovery effort. He’s now committed more than a half-billion, demonstrating a unique level of commitment and flexibility.

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Inside the Howard G. Buffett Foundation's Big Bet on Rwanda

Inside the Howard G. Buffett Foundation's Big Bet on Rwanda

IP reports from Africa on Buffett’s $435 million investment and lofty ambitions for transforming agriculture in Rwanda and beyond. The push includes a new university, a large irrigation project, and close government partnership.

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The U.S. Billionaires Funding Work to Keep the Planet Green and Clean

The U.S. Billionaires Funding Work to Keep the Planet Green and Clean

Philanthropy is one of several forces that works to preserve landscapes, fight pollution and improve agricultural practices. Find out who among America’s wealthiest is putting the most toward such causes.

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Working in Dangerous Terrain, a Leading Philanthropist Sees Rewards from Risk

Working in Dangerous Terrain, a Leading Philanthropist Sees Rewards from Risk

For 20 years, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation has worked in places that other funders avoid. As he ramps up a $200 million initiative to stabilize a key region of Colombia, Buffett explains why he’s drawn to the world’s hotspots.

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As War Looms in One of Africa's Biggest Countries, Who's Paying Attention?

As War Looms in One of Africa's Biggest Countries, Who's Paying Attention?

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo teeters on the brink of a new conflagration, two longtime funders working there tell us how they're responding. Many foundations investing in Africa also have a lot a stake as this crisis heats up. 

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Four Reasons Why Warren Should Stop Giving Bill His Money

Warren Buffett piled up a $66 billion fortune by making smart bets. His philanthropy is another story: Eight years ago, Buffett pledged the bulk of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. And while that bet seemed pretty smart at the time, it's turned out to be a mistake.
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