Importance Of Volunteerism In Kenya

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INTRODUCTION

As a study of Philanthropy and volunteerism, it is important for one to take into account why the two are needed in the first place and where exactly are they the most relevant. There is a saying that you can 't receive unless you let go of what 's in your hand; which means you have to let go in order to receive. However, I also believe that you have to not have in order to receive. The United States is a country in which a few have a lot and a lot have a few. There are countries where a few have a few (when you look at how much Kenyan money really is when compared to the American Dollar in which 1 U.S. Dollar equals 93.12 Kenyan Shillings, or even the British Pound (136.74 Kenyan Shillings) and a lot has very few; and one of …show more content…

Kenya is a developing country and so the rich and the poor in Kenya can not be compared to those in developed countries. Kenya has one of the highest population growth in the world which is both good and bad because it means more people, but also means less opportunities, which in turn means more poverty. Kenya is ranked 145 out of 187 countries in the United Nations Development Programme 's Human Development Index (Rural Poverty Portal). This index measures development in terms of standard living and other important factors. According to the World Bank Group, “the poverty headcount ration at national poverty lines” is 45.9%. This means that almost half of the population of Kenya is considered poor. So, with this number being very high, it is very necessary for there to be effective philanthropists and volunteers in Kenya. Kenya is a large developing country that doesn 't have much, but the people in the country still find ways to give their time and money for the help of …show more content…

People in the U.S. have the option to volunteer in virtual, employee-supported, eco-volunteerism, and other manners. However, it 's not that easy for people in a developing country. However, Kenya is similar with the U.S. because they are equally motivated to give due to their values and understanding of certain issues, their desire to strengthen social relationships, and possible to address personal problems (protective), etc. The largest religion in Kenya is Christianity and Christians tend to believe in alms-giving, helping the poor and the needy, and helping children to be better. As told in the previous section, many of the philanthropists and volunteers are either into children, the medical field, or both. America also has a lot of religious people who equally tend to give more due to their religious background and values. America was formed on the two pillars of protestanisma and capitalism; and Kenya is %47.4 protestant. Chandaria most likely gave to GCH because he believed in their desire to provide healthcare even to impoverished children whose families can 't afford healthcare. Another similarity is that Kenyans also give both money, time, and services as forms of philanthropy and volunteerism as in the United

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