� Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum makes $10 billion donation in Middle East education.

� Australia
Australia provides AUS$14 41 million to Indonesia in addition to $1 billion already contributed in 2004 for the country's reconstruction and development following the tsunami.

 

� Lin Bo-Jun from Taiwan
Mr. Lin Bo-Jun from Taiwan has spent eight years offering shelter, food and work to young runaways and society�s less fortunate youths.

 

� G8 Nations
Finance Ministers of Group of Eight nations agreed to cancel US$40 billion in debt owed by 18 countries, and offered to cancel debts of an additional 20 countries.

 

� The Paris Club
The Paris Club cancels all of Sao Tome and Principe�s debts, worth US$24 million.

 

� University of Chicago
Geophysicists Gidon Eshel and Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago prove that veganism could be one of the most effective ways to reduce global warming.

 

� United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates donates US$ 80 million to Palestine to pay salaries of Palestinian state employees in the finance ministry.

 

� San Antonio Area Foundation
San Antonio Area Foundation in Texas, USA, provides US$250,000 to local animal care center to help it become a no-kill shelter.

� Romania and the World Bank
Romania announced that it would cancel more than 90% of the US$140 million debt owed to it by Mozambique.
Romania and the World Bank cancel US$315 million of debt to Mozambique.

� Bill Clinton
Former US President Bill Clinton works to increase peace and prosperity around the world through the William J. Clinton Foundation.

� Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland
Three Eastern European countries, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Poland, write off 80% of Iraqi debt.

� Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society John Seffrin, US Senator Joe Biden, Filmmaker Rob Reiner
Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society John Seffrin, US Senator Joe Biden, and Filmmaker Rob Reiner supports proposal for new film rating on smoking content to protect children.

 

� European Union
The European Union re-launched its funding to Palestine for the first time in over a year.

 

� European Union
The European Union contributes �75 million to Yemen to support governance projects and initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Yemenis.

 

� Finland
Finland supports Zambia�s poverty relief initiatives with US$12 million donation.

 

� Germany
Germany provides US$20 million to India�s Tripura province to improve opportunities for tribal and rural people.

 

� World Health Organization
World Health Organization grants millions to Thailand, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Vietnam for vaccines.

 

� Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Knesset (of Israel)
Israel�s Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Knesset approves a bill banning the import and marketing of animal tested cosmetics and detergent.

 

� World Bank
The World Bank commits US$10 million to Bhutan to improve transportation infrastructure in the country.

 

� His Majesty Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa � Prime Minister of Bahrain
His Majesty Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, wins prestigious United Nations Habitat Scroll of Honor for improving the lives and welfare of Bahrain�s citizens.

 

� European Union
European Union contributes �15 million to a renewable energy project in Nepal.

 

� HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation announces a US$100 million program to reduce the impact of worldwide climate change.

 

� United States
The United States contributed US$18 million to Zimbabwe in HIV medications and supplies as well as other long-term projects to help the Zimbabwean people.

 

 

� United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund
United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund approves $5.7 million for Palestinian refugees in Northern Lebanon.

 

- Israel
Israel offered US$50,000 in medical and financial aid to people living in remote mountain areas of Vietnam.

 

� Anwarul Chowdhury
UN Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury promotes global harmony and models exemplary service to society through specialization in economic and social development issues, as well as international peace and security matters.

 

� Peter C. Meinig and his wife Nancy (Peter and Nancy Meinig
Mr. Peter C. & Mrs. Nancy Meinig of U.S.A. contribute US$25 million to create positions for new life sciences researchers.

 

� Don and Shirley Green of Ontario, Canada
Don and Shirley Green of Ontario, Canada, contribute CAN$2 million to SOS Children�s Villages Canada to cover services, homes and a school for orphans in Namibia.

 

� Jonathan Lee
Ten-year-old Jonathan Lee created GoGreenMan cartoon, an environmental superhero whose mission is to save the planet.

 

� Marc Bouwer
Fashion designer to the stars, Marc Bouwer, eliminates wool, fur and leather from his fashion line.