Washington, Mar 5: Taking inspiration from U. S. president Barack Obama, Jewish screen icon Dame Elizabeth Taylor donated 100,000 dollars to an education programme in California.

The Hollywood legend said that Obama''s election campaign for change inspired her to hand over some cash to the alliance for Christian Education, reports Contactmusic.

The donation will go towards funding the organisation''s pilot programme for global outreach and the Providence Hall Christian High School in Santa Barbara.

Taylor said that she chose the Christian effort "because our new president challenged us to break down barriers that divide us". (ANI)