Jeff Bezos and chef José Andrés receive the "Prophets of Philanthropy award" jointly at the Vatican this week.

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Jeff Bezos and chef José Andrés were the 1st recipients of the Prophets of Philanthropy award from the Galileo Foundation.

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Galileo Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the work of the Catholic Church and Pope Francis.

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According to Forbes, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is,  at present worth an expected 138 billion dollars.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos focused in his philanthropy on 3 fundamental regions: homelessness, preschool education and climate change.

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In 2021, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos committed to spending 10 billion dollars by 2030 to help solve the climate crisis.

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Bezos acknowledged the honor as his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, has continued to make headlines for a philanthropic donation spree.

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MacKenzie Scott has passed out more than $12 billion since the separation. She does not frequently publicize her donations

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Andrés is a cook who has opened a few effective restaurants, incorporating two with Michelin stars. He is the founder of World Central Kitchen.

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World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit organization, that distributes food to people recuperating from natural disasters or living through wars.

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The Prophets of Philanthropy award was announced at an interfaith gathering that included 145 philanthropists of 5 different religions.