Winraya Holding Pte. Ltd. is the first company in Singapore to be part of the Giving Pledge:-
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The Giving Pledge is a movement of philanthropists who commit to giving the majority of their wealth to philanthropy or charitable causes, either during their lifetimes or in their wills.
In August 2010, 40 of America’s wealthiest people joined together in a commitment to give the majority of their wealth to address some of society’s most pressing problems. Created by Warren Buffet, Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, the Giving Pledge came to life following a series of conversations with philanthropist around the world about how they could collectively set a new standard of generosity among the ultra wealthy.
” This is about building on a wonderful tradition of philanthropy that will ultimately help the world become a much better place” – Bill Gates.
The Giving Pledge is a simple concept: an open invitation for billionaires, or those who would be if not for their giving, to publicly commit to giving the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. It is inspired by the example set by millions of people at all income levels who give generously and often at great personal sacrifice to make the world Envisioned as a multi-generational effort, the Giving Pledge aims over time to help shift the social norms of philanthropy among the world’s wealthiest people and inspire people to give more, establish their giving plans sooner, and give in smarter ways. Those who join the Giving Pledge often write a letter explaining their decision to engage deeply and publicly in philanthropy and describing the causes that motivate them. Signatories fund a diverse range of issues including poverty alleviation, refugee aid, disaster relief, global health, education, women and girls’ empowerment, medical research, criminal justice reform, environmental sustainability and arts and culture.