Cure.org helps you save kids across the world with your smartphone

Launching this week, the company's new iPhone app features profiles of kids in developing countries who desperately require surgeries. You can donate directly through the app and receive real-time updates on the patient's progress.

TripAdvisor, Kiva to fund ‘hopes and dreams’ of world’s entrepreneurs

TripAdvisor and Kiva strike strategic partnership where TripAdvisor will offer $250K in loans on behalf of its community.

Out of India: Meet tech’s latest global humanitarian

N.R. Narayana Murthy is one of the most powerful people in India.

He created Infosys, one of his country’s most important companies which brought IT outsourcing in India. He sits on the boards and councils at Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, …

Andreessen-Horowitz partners say they’ll give half of their profits to charity

Following the example set by philanthropists like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, the venture capitalists at Andreessen Horowitz have made a joint pledge to donate at least half of their substantial incomes to charity.

The firm’s six general partners all …

Tim Cook expresses pride over Apple’s philanthropy

Apple is not well known for its charitable contributions, but Apple chief executive Tim Cook wants to change that perception. During a company meeting last week, Cook talked about Apple’s contributions to local charities and its participation in global campaigns.…

Rainn Wilson calls on Silicon Valley to give back this holiday season (video)

There are a few ways to give back to your community. Have a bake sale,  donate clothes to the Goodwill, or call up your good buddy Rainn Wilson and throw a party in Palo Alto for charity.

That’s exactly what …