We are so fortunate that our work in connecting the world through Facebook has given us the ability to give back to our local community, our country and the world - and to work to improve education, health care and internet access for everyone, to serve our community in San Francisco, we can think of no better place to focus than The General.

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

Well-spent aid money is saving lives for a few thousand dollars per life saved.

The misconception that aid falls straight into the hands of dictators largely stems from the Cold War era.

Although I don't have a prescription for what others should do, I know I have been very fortunate and feel a responsibility to give back to society in a very significant way.

Corruption is one of the most common reasons I hear in views that criticize aid.