New York (AFP) - Tens of millionaire United States (U.S.) on Wednesday (4 / 8) promised to give at least half their wealth to charity, as part of a charity campaign two richest men, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates.
Forbes magazine estimates based on the wealth of billionaires, at least amereka can give 150 billion dollars worth of money.
Among the rich people who joined the campaign "The Giving Pledge" is a New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the media magnate Barry Diller and Ted Turner, and Oracle founder Larry Ellison, director of "Star Wars" George Lucas and energy king T. Boone Pickens.
Until now 40 richest people in the U.S., including Microsoft founder Gates and Buffet are giving investors a commitment.
Since the campaign was launched in June, Buffett, Gates and his wife Melinda have spoken to the 20 percent richest people in the U.S. - between 70 to 80 people - to take their share.
"In many instances we are sure they already have the interest to charity. Already there are 40 people who signed," said Buffet.
"We want to recruit as many mungkind from 40 people to contribute and so they invite others so we can make a bigger milestone and start with the good."
The campaign asked the U.S. billionaire to give at least half their wealth during their life or after their death, and to publicize their cause with a letter explaining their decision.
Gates has about 53 billion dollars worth kekeyaan, which put him in second place in the world list richest person according to Forbes magazine. Buffett Richest number three is, his wealth comes from insurance and investment company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The company ranked third on the list with a fortune worth 47 billion dollars.
"The Giving Pledge" does not accept money or directing people on how menyumbang.Para billionaires are only required to make a moral commitment to give their wealth to charity.
"The idea is not to tell anyone when or how to do it, but at least offer what has been learned by others," said Buffet.
Millionaire involved during this average has been actively involved in charitable activity of utnuk everything from genetics and cancer research, education, gun control, library and art.
The motivation is not Avoid Taxes"I have long said that I like making money, and I like to give it. I do not like to inheritance. More harm than benefit," said Pickens, whose wealth of approximately $ 1 billion dollars.
Buffet and Gates will make some dinner this year to recruit more millionaires, and a member of "The Giving Pledge" will hold its annual meeting to discuss their charity work. Both also will meet with some of the richest people in China in September and India in March.
"We expect this to be followed by other countries. If they want to follow what we think is a good idea and do it, we'll be happy," said Buffet.
Forbes said the United States is home to 403 billionaires, the highest compared to other countries.
"I always thought that the best thing is to make the world a better place for your children and grandchildren for you, instead of giving them some money. The kids you get more out of your charitable activities instead of your heritage," said Bloomberg , who has a fortune worth 18 billion dollars.
Buffett said there were no members of "The Giving Pledge" whose motivation is to avoid tax.
Real estate and construction billionaire Eli Broad, capitalist John Doerr, the media entrepreneur and former leader Gerry Lensfest Cisco Systems John Morgridge joined Gates and Buffett as "The Giving Pledge" was launched in June. As many as 34 other members announced on Wednesday.
Buffett pledged in 2006 to give 99 percent of his wealth fatherly to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and family charities yayasana. Bill and Melinda has so far donated more than 28 billion of their wealth to their foundations. List of billionaires and their letters can be read on the site www.thegivingpledge.org.
Who Partake Join The MillionairesPaul Allen (57) has a wealth of 8.7 billion poundstrling founded Microsoft. He resigned in 1983 because of fear of cancer. Since then he helped charities.
Michael Bloomberg (68) is a financial news tycoon with a fortune of 12 billion pounds, which now serves the New York mayoralty for the third time. He once said: "The best financial planning ended with the toss check to the funeral home."
Warren Buffett (79) is the world's third richest man who has a wealth of 30 billion pounds through investment by Berkshire Hathaway company. He vowed to give 99 percent of the money.
Bill (54) and Melinda Gates (45). Bill is the founder of Microsoft and he remains the largest single shareholder with benefits worth 33 billion poundstrling. He founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000, which has donated more than 17 billion pounds for charity.
George Lucas (66) with a personal fortune of about 1.26 billion pounds. Directed by "Star Wars" it never won an Oscar and Golden Globe and she often worked with Steven Spielberg.
T. Boone Pickens (82) American financial expert who led BP Capital Management and worth 2 billion pounds.
David Rockefeller (95) is a member of the Rockefeller family, one of the famous American family that originated from the 19th century. His personal wealth valued at 2 billion pounds.
Diane von Furstenberg (63) and Barry Diller (68) combined wealth between them worth more than 1 billion pounds. Diane is a famous designer with a "wrap dress" designs, while Barry's famous thanks to popular shows like "The Simpson" while working at Fox television station.
Ted Turner (71) founder of the CNN news network and has a net worth of 1.1 billion pounds. He had more land than other U.S. citizens and have the largest bison herd on this planet.
Barron Hilton (82) is one of Conrad Hilton, who started the chain of hotels with the same name, and is the grandfather of Paris Hilton. He has a wealth worth approximately 1.6 billion pounds.
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