Philanthropy

Famous actor and philanthropist, Leonardo DiCaprio, met with Pope Francis late last week to discuss their shared concern over environmental issues affecting the world at large. The conversation led to DiCaprio handing a personal check to the Pontiff for Pope Francis to use for charity works in which he is involved.

A noted conservationists and philanthropist, actor Leonardo DiCaprio has recently hosted a gala in France to raise funds for his wildlife foundation. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation funds projects and programs aimed at saving endangered and threatened species around the world.

DiCaprio announced that his foundation, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, would be donating $15 million to approximately 30 organizations that work to conserve the environment. Many of the charities the foundation will be donating to are rated by us!

Leonardo DiCaprio has a big hit on his handsâ??and this time, it has nothing to do with goosed-up box-office returns.The actor, a staunch environmental activist, helped raise a whopping $38.8 million at a charity auction Monday to benefit environmental and conservation programs, including initiatives to protect wildlife and endangered species, event organizers announced in a statement.

What is Leonardo DiCaprio doing in the art world? We break down the reasons behind the Great Gatsby star's role in recent art events.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Christie's auction house raised $38.8 million through a charity art auction and donations, Christie's said on Tuesday, with proceeds to benefit environmental and conservation causes.

Over $38 million was raised for Leonardo DiCaprio's Foundation at Christie's last night, making it the most successful charity auction ever staged to support wildlife conservation.

'The destruction of our planet continues at a pace we can no longer afford to ignore,' the five-time Oscar nominee said in a statement.

Areas supported: Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS, Animals, Children, Conservation, Disaster Relief, Environment, Health, Homelessness, Human Rights,

First and foremost, Leonardo DiCaprio has a strong passion for environmental activism. Here are 5 Cool Things Leonardo DiCaprio has Done for Humanity.

Celeb guests at the second annual auction event for the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation included Kate Hudson, Naomi Campbell and Orlando Bloom

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Profile of Leonardo DiCaprio's support for charities including Cinema For Peace, Global Green, and International Fund For Animal Welfare. We have 136 articles about Leonardo DiCaprio's philanthropy.