Philanthropist Deanne Weir gives $1 million to women

Philanthropist Deanne Weir gives $1 million to women: You don’t need a bulging bank balance to be philanthropic, according to Sydney entrepreneur Deanne Weir, who is challenging some of the myths about what it means to be a donor.

The businesswoman began her charitable giving with $10 donations to the International Women’s Development Agency two decades ago. On Wednesday, she commits to donating $1 million but she insists wealth is not the key to giving.