Philanthropy

Philanthropy (from Greek φιλανθρωπία) means etymologically, the love of humanity, in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing, and enhancing what it means to be human.. In this meaning, it involves both the benefactor in their identifying and exercising their values, and the beneficiary in their receipt and benefit from the service or goods provided. A conventional modern definition is "private initiatives, for public good, focusing on quality of life," which combines an original humanistic tradition with a social scientific aspect developed in the 20th century. The definition also serves to contrast philanthropy with business endeavours, which are private initiatives for private good, e.g., focusing on material gain, and with government endeavours, which are public initiatives for public good, e.g., focusing on provision of public services. A person who practices philanthropy is called a philanthropist.

Philanthropy has distinguishing features from charity; not all charity is philanthropy, or vice versa, though there is a recognized degree of overlap in practice. A difference commonly cited is that charity aims to relieve the pain of a particular social problem, whereas philanthropy attempts to address the root cause of the problem—the difference between the proverbial gift of a fish to a hungry person, versus teaching them how to fish.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial accused of €1m tax fraud

Yahoo Daily News 01 Apr 2025
Related ... The Colombian singer and philanthropist Shakira was also the subject of lengthy tax proceedings in Spain that made global headlines and culminated in her reaching a settlement with prosecutors to avoid trial over charges that she failed to pay €14.5m (£12.7m) in Spanish income tax between 2012 and 2014 ... ....
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Bamidele: Nigeria Must Invest in Education to Produce Global Billionaires 

This Day 31 Mar 2025
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, at the weekend challenged governments at all levels, corporate organisations and philanthropists to invest more meaningfully in education to produce global billionaires and brands ... the nation to be globally competitive. ....
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First layers of soil to be laid on 101 Freeway wildlife crossing, the world’s largest

The Los Angeles Times 31 Mar 2025
“I imagine a future for all the wildlife in our area where it’s possible to survive and thrive and the placement of this first soil on the bridge means another step closer to reality,” Annenberg, a philanthropist, said in a statement....
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Use radar cameras at major intersections to catch Sarasota speeders | Letters

Herald-Tribune Sarasota 31 Mar 2025
Install speed cameras at intersections ... Jim Stahl, Sarasota. (Editor's note ... Gloria J ... Glad I saved them. T ... Trump signed the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative, noting it was important to our national security ... Global health philanthropist Bill Gates is lobbying the Trump administration to keep funding worldwide health ... Robert F ... ...
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Inside Meghan Markle’s ‘chaotic’ boss-lady reinvention — here’s when lifestyle brand will premiere

New York Post 31 Mar 2025
Netflix ... 15 ... This new boss-lady approach will certainly be needed if Prince Harry, 40, is to build upon his role as a global statesman — especially in a week when he was forced to step down from his beloved African charity, Sentebale ... 15 ... 15 ... Prince Harry wants to concentrate on life as a global philanthropist ... Getty Images for Clinton Global Initiative....
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KNUST Business School to strengthen practical education in entrepreneurship, soft skills

B & FT Online 28 Mar 2025
Professor Agyapong emphasized the importance of competency-based training, industry partnerships, and technological advancements in maintaining the School’s relevance in the global arena ... While KSB graduates are academically excellent and globally competitive, employer feedback from tracer studies according to Prof....
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Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump for expected attendance slump

Moosejaw Today 27 Mar 2025
The organizers say the event addresses "both our history and the crucial issues that impact us today and into the future — locally, nationally, and globally.". American philanthropist Jennifer Pritzker, who gave a foundational gift to help start the chair in transgender studies at ......
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Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump, with attendance set to slump

North Shore News 26 Mar 2025
The organizers say the event addresses "both our history and the crucial issues that impact us today and into the future — locally, nationally, and globally.". American philanthropist Jennifer Pritzker, who gave a foundational gift to help start the chair in transgender studies at ......
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"Exciting to see effective innovation done in a clever way": Bill Gates praises India's growth story

Times of Oman 21 Mar 2025
New Delhi. Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India's role in global innovation, emphasising the country's contributions in .......
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Daniel Neiditch: From Humble Beginnings to a Real Estate Empire, Celebrating 20 Years of River ...

ACCESSWIRE 21 Mar 2025
Building a Legacy of Excellence in Real Estate and Making a Global Impact Through Compassionate Giving ... Beyond his remarkable business success, Neiditch has evolved into a globally recognized philanthropist, dedicating much of his life to causes that seek to improve the lives of others, particularly children....
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If India stays on path of 2047 plan, will benefit country, world: Bill Gates

Financial Express 21 Mar 2025
Gates rued the decline of newspaper industry globally, and said that he hoped that some philanthropist organisations paid attention to this sector as well....
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Global health philanthropist Bill Gates is guest at Express Adda in Mumbai today

Financial Express 20 Mar 2025
Gates, the Microsoft co-founder-turned-global health philanthropist, will be the guest at Express Adda in Mumbai on Thursday ... Gates sees it as a global leader in digital transformation, pointing to innovations like Aadhaar and the digital payments system as examples of how technology is reshaping everyday life on an unprecedented scale....
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India building digital solutions to transform global health and development: Bill Gates

International Business Times 19 Mar 2025
Speaking at a global forum here, hosted by the CII in collaboration with the Gates Foundation and the Women's Collective Forum, the billionaire philanthropist applauded India's leadership in innovation, health and sustainability. The forum brought together global industry leaders, ......

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