philanthropists

Describes how a young Swiss businessman, accidentally viewing the bloody Battle of Solferino in 1859, was shocked at the lack of care given the wounded and went on to found the International Red Cross.

Chronicles the rags-to-riches tale of a Scottish immigrant who used most of the millions he earned as a steel tycoon to set up a fund for the advancement of science, education, and peace.

A biography of the man who founded the successful cereal empire and established the second-largest charitable foundation in the United States.

Examines the public image of bestselling author Greg Mortenson, examining interviews with former employees, board members, and others on Mortenson and his charity, and describing a layer of deception.

Profile fifty American who have dedicated themselves to creating nonprofit organizations to help children, the elderly, the poor, and others.

Eliezer (Elie) Wiesel has dedicated his life to the pursuit of peaceful, humanitarian goals as a writer and activist. He is a Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate and the author of 57 books, including the Night trilogy, based on his experiences as a prisoner in the Auschwitz death camp. In 1986 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

A graphic depiction of the life of Roberto Clemente that discusses his childhood, success in baseball, mission off the field, death, and other related topics.

Presents eleven profiles of individuals that represent the top names in philanthropy for the twenty-first century, which includes Melinda Gates, Bob and Suzanne Wright, Peter Bloom, and others.

Chronicles the life of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, discussing his childhood, various careers, involvement with politics, success in business, and philanthropy.

Offers a brief overview of the life of W. K. Kellogg, the creator of cornflakes, describing how he built his breakfast empire and changed the way the country ate.