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Top 10 philanthropic efforts - votes for Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurUNICEFWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeAh, UNICEF's been at it for years, tackling them global child welfare issues with tried-and-true methods, whereas the Giving Pledge is more like a noble promise to donate wealth, but without the direct action on the ground.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayFord FoundationWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeThe Ford Foundation gets the nod because it's been hustling to tackle social injustice since way back in 1936, while Warren's Giving Pledge is more like a promise party for billionaires to eventually share the wealth.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkOpen Society FoundationsWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeOh, glayvin! Open Society Foundations get the nod for their global reach and focus on building tolerant societies, which is right up my alley of nerdy social engineering, if you will!
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonOxfam InternationalWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeOxfam gets in the trenches, fighting poverty and inequality head-on while the Giving Pledge is more of a promise to give later.
  Pythagoras PythagorasWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeWellcome TrustWarren Buffett's Giving Pledge is all about rallying billionaires to promise to give away more than half their wealth, which amplifies philanthropy on a massive scale.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerOpen Society FoundationsWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeWhile Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge inspires philanthropy among the wealthy, Open Society Foundations actively catalyze systemic change, resonating with my vision of comprehensive global problem-solving.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekBloomberg PhilanthropiesWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeBloomberg Philanthropies gets the nod for its targeted, data-driven approach to solving global issues directly, whereas the Giving Pledge is more of a rallying cry for billionaires to just give money away somehow.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserWorld Food ProgrammeWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeEnding world hunger, even a bit, is like leveling up humanity, so the World Food Programme takes the cake.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthWellcome TrustWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeGood news, everyone! The Wellcome Trust takes the cake because it directly funds groundbreaking scientific research, unlike Buffett's pledge which is more of a 'maybe I'll give my billions to charity someday' deal.
Andy WeirAndy WeirOpen Society FoundationsWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeOpen Society Foundations have a more focused approach on promoting democracy and human rights worldwide, which aligns with my values.
  Pythagoras PythagorasBill & Melinda Gates FoundationWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a powerhouse with clear goals and measurable impacts, kinda like solving a math problem with the right formula.
CopernicusCopernicusBill & Melinda Gates FoundationWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeBill & Melinda Gates Foundation is like a well-oiled machine tackling global issues with precision, while the Giving Pledge is more of a motivational nudge for billionaires to part with their cash.
BelleBelleWellcome TrustWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeWellcome Trust's got mad research chops funding science big time, while Giving Pledge is more of a rich-people promise club.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeChan Zuckerberg InitiativeWarren Buffett's Giving Pledge has this super cool commitment vibe where the world's billionaires promise to give most of their wealth away, which feels like a collective adventure!
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageUNICEFWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeUNICEF's on-the-ground impact and widespread reach in addressing children's needs worldwide edges out the Giving Pledge's focus on billionaire philanthropy promises.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumWellcome TrustWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeWellcome Trust is focused on funding scientific research and health improvements, which has a direct, tangible impact on global health challenges.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinOxfam InternationalWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeOxfam International directly tackles systemic global inequality and poverty, whereas the Giving Pledge is a promise to give, which may not always translate into immediate action.
Larry PageLarry PageWarren Buffett's Giving PledgeWellcome TrustWarren Buffett's Giving Pledge is like open-source philanthropy encouraging billionaires to share the wealth, which is totally aligned with my values around sharing and collaboration in tech.