Leonardo Dicaprio turns 45

Leonardo DiCaprio, one of Hollywood's most popular actors, has turned 45 today.

DiCaprio is one of the most socially active celebrities in Hollywood. He has starred in several movies and has moved the whole world with his powerful performances philanthropic work. The actor is also an environmentalist. His speech at the Academy Awards touched the hearts of many and gave his followers some serious inspiration to fight against climate change and to protect the world, Republicworld.com reported. 

All about Leo's philanthropic initiatives:

Leonardo DiCaprio is big on philanthropic work. He and his organization have started multiple social initiatives in order to save the planet and its habitants. His organization is called the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation and it was founded in the year 1998.

The organization, through collaborative partnership, has supported innovative projects that will protect the vulnerable wildlife from extinction and is focused on restoring the balance to our ecosystem and communities.

The organization focuses on six areas that include Wildlife & landscapes, marine life & oceans, climate change, science & technology, environment, and indigenous rights. His organization has funded over 200 projects in the past few years and has worked in over 50 counties and five oceans.