The Faces of Impact: These Are The Stories Behind The Numbers

The Faces of Impact: These Are The Stories Behind The Numbers

What does impact really look like? It’s 35 million lives saved from tobacco use. 158,000 new charter school seats. Or nine million lives saved from heart disease. But behind every number is a face, a name, a story that data alone can't tell. Dive into the stories behind the numbers in 2025-2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Annual Report About Bloomberg Philanthropies: Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3.7 billion. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Philanthropies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBGx5nppO4o_fOy7hqgyMg More from Bloomberg ​Philanthropies: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergDotOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergdotorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergdotorg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-philanthropies Website: https://www.bloomberg.org Sign up for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Impact Newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.org/sign-up #BloombergPhilanthropies #ClimateChange #Tobacco The Faces of Impact: These Are The Stories Behind The Numbers https://youtube.com/shorts/GCwXLESaUNI