Published 16:02 IST, April 12th 2020

When Leonardo DiCaprio proved to be a helping hand for others on different occasions

Leonardo DiCaprio is known for his philanthropy. Here are times when the Titanic actor turned out to become a helping hand for others across the globe

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Titanic actor Leonardi DiCaprio is t just a global superstar, but also kwn as a philanthropist. re have been several instances wherein Leonardo has proved his kind-heartedness. He is also founder of Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Leonardo is one of few actors who have been actively participating in raising awareness regarding  depletion of resources, climatic changes, and issues concerning nature and mankind on his social media handles. Here are several instances when Leonardo helped ors.

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About a month ago, Leonardo DiCaprio stepped out in West Vill of New York City for grabbing a meal with his longtime friend and actor Kevin Conlly. On his way, he was stopped by a tourist who seemed to have lost his way in New York City. Leonardo was spotted helping  tourist with directions by paparazzi.

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Saving mor nature

In 2019, Leonardo also decided on donating a whopping $5 million for reducing fires in Amazon rainforest. He had anunced that an organization named Earth Alliance, which is dedicated to environmental philanthropy pledged to donate $5 million to protect Amazon forest. He himself is co-chairperson of Earth Alliance and also took to his Instagram handle to anunce pledge.

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Saving Animals

 Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF) helps prevent endangered species through several projects.  Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor donated $1 million to a Nepal based conservation project for protecting Nepal's wild tigers. In addition to this, LDF reportedly also funds various projects that work extensively on protecting Black Rhis of Tanzania, sw leopards of Central Asia, and lowland gorillas of Central Africa.

On career front, Leonardo DiCaprio will be seen in science-fiction titled Akira. film is based on Japanese manga (vel) named Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo. This Taika Waititi directorial is produced by Warner Bros. and is slated to release on May 21, 2020. Apart from Akira, Leonardo will also star in a crime-drama titled Killers of Flower Moon which is a book adaptation too. It is also expected to release in 2021.

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16:02 IST, April 12th 2020