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Following on my blog of 31 January 2013, The Wisdom of "ubuntu": Giving and Sharing for the Common Good, I am now delighted to highlight the giving and sharing for the common good of another “Ubuntuian”: Sir Richard Branson.

'Stuff does not bring happiness': Sir Richard Branson pledges to give away half his Virgin fortune to 'make a difference in the world'

“Sir Richard Branson is among the latest crop of billionaires who have promised to donate at least half their fortune to charity.

In their pledge letter, Sir Richard and his wife Joan said they wanted to use cash from the company to create 'a healthy, equitable and peaceful world for future generations to enjoy.'

'"Stuff" really is not what brings happiness. Family, friends, good health and the satisfaction that comes from making a positive difference are what really matters”…

Read more:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2281792/Sir-Richard-Branson-pledges-away-half-Virgin-fortune-make-difference-world.html

The Wisdom of "ubuntu": Giving and Sharing for the Common Good

http://www.gcgi.info/blog/345-the-wisdom-of-qubuntuq-giving-and-sharing-for-the-common-good-