12 Ways Kim Kardashian Is Actually Doing Good in This World

We know, we know: you've already formulated your opinion about Kim Kardashian. You may not like her because of her various topless snaps (even though she never asked to be your role model). You may love her for her supercute snaps of North West, her smart business ventures, and the way she embraces her fame. Outside of all your opinions of her, though, you may be completely unaware of her philanthropic side. Kim has been giving back for a long time, and the past couple years alone have yielded a surge of truly lovely moments with fans, charities, and more.

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She Has a Long History of Donating Her Earnings to Incredible Causes
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She Has a Long History of Donating Her Earnings to Incredible Causes

Back in 2013, Kim Kardashian announced that she would hold an eBay auction and donate 10 percent of her earnings to Typhoon Haiyan relief in the Philippines. But that's not all. According to this report from E! Online, the star donates 10 percent of her total earnings to charity every single year. That's pretty impressive.

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She Refused Baby Gifts After North's Birth and Instead Asked For Donations

In 2013, Kim and Kanye welcomed North West into the world. According to Us Weekly, though, Kim did not register for any baby gifts. At six months pregnant, she asked well-wishers to donate to the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. The money reportedly went toward the treatment of sick babies.

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She Brought Awareness to the Armenian Genocide

Exactly 100 years after more than a million Armenians were tragically murdered by the Ottoman Empire, the Kardasians visited Armenia. Of course there was scrutiny attached to their visit, but when you consider the fact that Turkey denies that the Armenian genocide ever took place, it's so important that someone at this level of fame brought attention to an important piece of history. With millions and millions of followers around the world, Kim used her platform as a means of education.

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She Started an Important Conversation About Gender, Body Positivity, and Sexuality

In March 2016, Kim posted a new naked selfie, which for some reason encountered more backlash than any of her other nude snaps. The backlash served an unexpected purpose, though. It forced celebrities to defend the reality star and even prompted Kim to write a thoughtful essay about the situation. Kim made herself clear. She's proud of her body, she's proud of her sexuality, and she feels empowered when she shows her flaws to the world. It's a message that you can't really argue with, and it runs deep.

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She Supported Self-Love, Inclusion, and Awareness of Transgender Issues

Caitlyn Jenner's sensational Vanity Fair debut was met with mixed reactions from the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Of course, there were plenty of positive reactions from the family, but Kim was one of the first to step forward with support. Plus, her words were so powerful and so relatable on a universal level: "Be happy, be proud, live life YOUR way!"

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She Made a Huge Donation After Her Split From Kris Humphries
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She Made a Huge Donation After Her Split From Kris Humphries

Kim's marriage to Kris may rank among the shortest celebrity marriages ever, but at least there's a silver lining. She donated the value of her wedding gifts — an estimated $200,000 — to the Dream Foundation, which is like Make-A-Wish for individuals of all ages.

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She Partnered With the Make-A-Wish Foundation to Surprise an Avid Fan

In August 2015, Kim Kardashian connected with a seriously ill fan named Anissa. The magical moment happened thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

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She Has Donated Her Own Time to Another Major Hospital
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She Has Donated Her Own Time to Another Major Hospital

According to Entertainment Tonight, Kim volunteered at the Children's Hospital of LA in 2015. She elected to spend time with many of the establishment's patients.

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She Surprised 1 of Her Biggest Fans For a 21st Birthday Celebration

Kim flew all the way to New Orleans to meet up with a superfan in August 2015. She even gifted her with a pair of Yeezys! Damn, girl!

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She Had a Yard Sale For Charity

Kim and the rest of the family rented out a parking lot for a yard sale in 2013. The proceeds went to two amazing causes: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation.

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She Teamed Up With Kanye to Donate Over 1,000 Pairs of Shoes

The fact that this power couple donated so many pairs of shoes this past Christmas is heartwarming in itself, but there's a sweet backstory behind it. People highlighted a girl by the name of Amelia Flores, whose goal was to find 2,000 pairs of shoes to donate. Kim helped her meet that goal.

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She Flew All Her Biggest Social Media Supporters Out For a Nice Brunch

In October, Kim treated some of her hugest fans to a brunch in California — her treat. It seemed like a huge affair, according to Entertainment Tonight; it included a brunch at the Four Seasons, surprise visits from Kanye and North, and plenty of photo opps.