A successful sales professional and philanthropist, Jed Ladin makes donations to a number of charitable organizations. Jed Ladin has helped Save the Children conduct disaster relief and nutrition programs worldwide.
Save the Children operates in 120 countries and has reached over 125 million people. Noted for its efficiency, the organization uses 89 percent of its budget to pay for programs. The organization deals with both humanitarian crises and challenges with social and economic development, seeking to alleviate suffering and help people achieve their potential.
The Children’s Emergency Fund, designed for rapid response in the face of disasters, pays for the services of relief specialists as well as the acquisition, positioning, and movement of supplies such as food and housing. The fund also helps children rejoin their families after disaster-related separations and provides for play programs and emotional support to take care of their mental health.
Both individuals and corporations donate to the emergency fund. Companies supporting the organization’s disaster relief programs include DreamWorks Animation, Chevron, Walmart, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.