Power Givers
These donors blend generosity with thoughtful activism to make contributions that count
Cause: Economic empowerment. Queen Rania has been an advocate for microlending, launching the Global Endowment for the Poor to provide crucial loan capital to those with little income, particularly women. She recently became UNICEF's first-ever Eminent Advocate for Children.
Impact: Through her Jordan River Foundation, the Queen has helped address income disparities in Jordan. Her calls for international philanthropic collaboration have inspired new partnerships.
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