From star to philanthropist Jet Li： Everything starts with ＂one＂

　　Chinanews. com, March 20 th, "One flower, one world, one leaf and one bodhi". "Every person+every month+every 1 yuan = one big family", Jet Li advocates the global public welfare concept of "One Foundation, One Family". No matter how high or low the public welfare is, a dollar can also create a world of truth, goodness and beauty. Everything of philanthropist Jet Li begins with "one".

　　Won the "2008 Chinese Award for Influencing the World", and Jet Li is a Chinese philanthropist. "I am very happy to get this award. Everyone has many different identities in society. Facing different people and on different occasions, their identities are different. Acting is my profession, and charity is my lifelong career. When I know that I won the prize because of my efforts in the field of public affairs, I feel the preciousness of this award even more. "

　　From martial artist to Chinese philanthropist

　　In December 2008, Jet Li appeared on the cover of Time magazine. This time, Jet Li’s identity has changed from martial artist and movie star to philanthropist.

　　This is the second time that he has appeared on the cover of Time. Previously, in 2002, Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi and others starred in Zhang Yimou’s martial arts blockbuster Hero and appeared on the cover of the magazine.

　　Putting the photo of this action star on the last cover in 2008, Time magazine used "Liberation of Jet Li" as the title, telling how Jet Li, as a kung fu superstar, discovered that "the real meaning of life lies in helping others".

　　In 2008, Jet Li announced that he would take a year off to concentrate on charity. The change from an action star to a philanthropist seems sudden. "In fact, there was no deliberate plan at first. Just in the process of doing things, I found that there are too many people who need help, too many things to do, and too little time. The One Foundation, which has just started, has many things that need to be concentrated and focused. "

　　When his "The Mummy Returns 3" was promoted in Chinese mainland, many film reporters expressed that they could not stand Jet Li. Putting aside the topic of movies and talking about charity on every occasion, film reporters can’t make a difference.

　　Preaching charity and collecting money everywhere, Jet Li said that he had become the biggest beggar in the world.

　　Let the world know about Chinese people, and everything starts with "one"

　　Playing movies is an expert, but being a charity begins with "one"-one person and one passion. After contacting with various people and understanding and demonstrating the feasibility of the fund, Jet Li established the One Foundation in 2007. Of course, the main purpose of the fund is charity. In Jet Li’s words, it is "everyone donates 1 yuan a day, connects into a big family and helps more people".

　　It has been estimated that Jet Li will lose no less than 100 million yuan in film for one year. Not long ago, the Financial Management Report of One Foundation in 2008 showed that during this year, he and One Foundation raised a total of 131,305,491 yuan in charitable donations.

　　Unlike many philanthropists who donate directly, Jet Li advocates a brand-new way of thinking that "everyone can do public welfare". "Everyone can do their part for charity. This participation is not about how much money you have or how successful you are. The One Foundation hopes that charity will become a habit and a way of life. "

　　It was the 5.12 earthquake that made the reputation of One Foundation resound throughout China and abroad. After the earthquake, One Foundation quickly raised $13.7 million to donate to the victims of the Sichuan earthquake. At the most tense stage of earthquake relief, Jet Li’s personal visit to the disaster area with relief materials became one of the most eye-catching news at that time.

　　Having worked hard overseas for many years, Jet Li is keenly aware that the world doesn’t understand the Chinese. "China people have always emphasized mutual aid, great love and tolerance, and I hope to export this value and the image of Chinese with this value to the world.".

　　Kung Fu Emperor’s Global Charity Dream

　　Not only should he advocate a brand-new concept of charity, but Jet Li also wants to bring a revolution to charity in China, and he hopes that charity itself will generate economic value.

　　He cooperated with Phoenix TV "miss chinese cosmos pageant", top luxury brands and entertainment giants. One Foundation is no longer just a monk who is begging for alms, but also wants to be a matchmaker. Promote marriage and form synergy between enterprises and various NGOs. In Jet Li’s words, "Open up the industrial chain" with the One Foundation as the leading factor. And the future is not limited to China, but the Middle East, Africa and other regions are all under the concern of the One Foundation.

　　At the end of 2008, One Foundation planned and organized the first China Global Charity Forum, which provided an unprecedented and open communication channel and resource integration platform for the government, enterprises, NGOs, media and volunteers.

　　Jet Li hopes that the Global Charity Forum can be held year after year, "introducing the advanced international charity experience, and introducing our good organizations in China to connect with the international community. I hope that through such activities, China’s charity concept can be exported to the world. "

　　A great man is for the country and the people. In the screen world, Jet Li has successfully performed countless chivalrous men who draw swords to help each other; In the real world, he is also chivalrous and tender-hearted. Jet Li and the One Foundation have turned charity from a luxury into a necessity for ordinary people.

Editor: Li Erqing