Powerful people helping ordinary people

What would you do if you were powerful, well known and had to make decisions which can affect millions? Some people make war, some love.

Sarah Brown, Prime Minister’s wife recently joined Twitter and uses her position to help to stop the unnecessary deaths of mothers and pregnant women. She speaks on behalf of the charity Million Mums who supports suffering women by providing health care to those in need. Go to their website and pass on the message!

Sir Richard Branson, the well-known English entrepreneur for his mega company Virgin. Just to mention the most famous brands – Active (gyms), Atlantic (airline), Trains, Mobile, Media, Books, Balloon Flights and many more. He has also Virgin Unite, as they say on the website, ‘the non-for-profit entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group’. There are several different projects e.g. helping with advice to grow social businesses, supporting African entrepreneurs. Get involved and make a difference!

The Prince of Wales, Charles Philip Arthur George, heir to the throne, has started a few initiatives all under the name ‘The Prince’s Charities‘. The organisation actively helps and supports people in fields like education, business for young people and health. You have probably seen Duchy Originals somewhere on supermarkets shelves – cookies made from organicaly grown products. They are really tasty! And all the profit goes back into charity.

There are hundreds of charities out there helping people, animals and the earth. Choose one most suitable to you. Go on, do something meaningful!