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| − | '''Philanthropy''' refers to voluntary work intended for socially useful purposes.<ref>[ | + | '''Philanthropy''' refers to voluntary work intended for socially useful purposes.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/663243/philanthropy Encyclopædia Britannica]</ref> In the modern-day context, philanthropy is typically performed by organizations backed by large personal fortunes. The goals of philanthropy include, but is not limited to, eradication of poverty, hunger, and disease; support for education initiatives; and support for environmental conservation. |
Philanthropic organizations have existed since the [[Ancient Greece|Ancient Greeks]] and [[Ancient Rome|Romans]]. The practice was preserved by the [[Christian]] [[Church]] throughout the [[Middle Ages]] while [[Islam]] threatened to destroy Western civilization. Today, people of faith [[atheism and charity|lead the way]] in terms of charitable donations and volunteer activity. | Philanthropic organizations have existed since the [[Ancient Greece|Ancient Greeks]] and [[Ancient Rome|Romans]]. The practice was preserved by the [[Christian]] [[Church]] throughout the [[Middle Ages]] while [[Islam]] threatened to destroy Western civilization. Today, people of faith [[atheism and charity|lead the way]] in terms of charitable donations and volunteer activity. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:08, September 26, 2018
Philanthropy refers to voluntary work intended for socially useful purposes.[1] In the modern-day context, philanthropy is typically performed by organizations backed by large personal fortunes. The goals of philanthropy include, but is not limited to, eradication of poverty, hunger, and disease; support for education initiatives; and support for environmental conservation.
Philanthropic organizations have existed since the Ancient Greeks and Romans. The practice was preserved by the Christian Church throughout the Middle Ages while Islam threatened to destroy Western civilization. Today, people of faith lead the way in terms of charitable donations and volunteer activity.
Etymology
The word "philanthropy" is taken from the Latin philanthropia, itself taken from the Greek, a derivative of philanthropos (φιλάνθρωπος). Philanthropos is a combination of phil- ("loving") + anthropos ("mankind").[2]
