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
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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
Kevin C. Robbins (2006) says modern organizations can trace their origin to the philanthropists who feel a sense of moral or spiritual obligation to a cause (p.13). It is at the basis of human relationships and civilization to care for the needs of others, and has been for centuries. Nearly every religion emphasizes in some way the spiritual and moral responsibility of individuals to contribute to others. Ancient Jews saw charitable giving as essential and imperative (Robbins 2006). It was expected that they participate in almsgiving for the poor, widows, and orphans. The Roman Empire contributed to our modern view of philanthropy, also. They had a sense of obligation to civilization to formalize and regulate philanthropy (Robbins 2006, p.17) Christianity has also greatly influenced the motives of philanthropy worldwide by encouraging the practice of self-sacrifice for the good of others in need.
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Charities play a very big role in the provision of health care. Local volunteers can massively reduce the amount of money that a health authority has to pay in care costs. Voluntary organisations may work with statutory organisations and support the different roles that each service offers. This type of care service can cost for the volunteer, as it is their time and money that goes into working in these organisations. Even though they are volunteering and doing the job for free they still have to pay for their travel which could be anywhere which may be a negative factor for volunteers to think about before volunteering as they are working without pay so it could cause financial problems for them. There are many organisations that are voluntary such as
Over the years I have been very involved in my community and school. Being a part of something helps to define who you are as a person and the principles and values you hold as important. A personal experience that helps to show my talents and skills can be illustrated by my trip to Italy last April with the MHS Language Department.
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Volunteering can be gratifying and everyone should experience giving time to others without expecting anything in return. I have some history with The Excel Center in Kokomo, I am a recent graduate from there and have spent time tutoring when I can, to help other students succeed. After leaving there, I considered a future career within the walls of the school, I have even been told on numerous occasions that I am more than welcomed back after I finish my degree. Once I knew I had to volunteer in a human service field, I knew I wanted to give The Excel Center a shot right away, knowing this was a guaranteed place to be challenged and given an honest opinion of my work.
volunteering is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. In this report i will talk about the different types of volunteering in the:
Volunteering is a large part many nonprofit organizations. A volunteer is choosing to donate their personal time and resources to the cause they support. By volunteering, an individual has an outlet to express their values or embrace a particular culture within pout society.
Kenya has no official religion. More than 50 per cent of the population is Christian. Also, many of the people follow traditional religious practices. The population of Kenya was estimated to be about 27,000,000 in 1994. 85 per cent of the total population live in cities of Nairobi and Mombassa. Kenya has one of the highest rates of population growth in the world. It is predicted that the population may reach 120 million by the year 2050. This rapid rate of increase is due to the high birth rate and the low death rate. More than half of the population is under the age of fifteen. The rapid population growth has placed great strains on health facilities and other social services, especially in rural areas.
Booker T. Washington once said, “ If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else up”. This quote is meant to stress the importance of volunteering and how it not only benefits the people in need but also the volunteers. Volunteering is an essential aspect of society because it teaches responsibility, humbleness , and helps save money. A wide range of people use volunteer services including senior citizens and disabled veterans. The Salvation Army is the world’s second largest nonprofit organization. The Salvation Army gets the majority of its funds by donations and from stores that are maintained by volunteers and the people that they assist. The stores use donated goods as their merchandise. Every cent that is made by the Salvation Army
Volunteering enables a person to develop new skills that he or she would otherwise not have been able to develop. Unlike most other organizations, a charitable organization is happy to give positions to passionate, though inexperienced, individuals who desire to help others and benefit the community. Therefore, an individual with little experience in a field of work can gain meaningful skills that he or she can use in the future. For example, while I volunteered at the hospital this summer, I learned about the daily work lives and professional duties of doctors and nurses. Had I not volunteered, I would not have learned about these things. I was always interested in the medical field, but volunteering at the hospital let me explore my interests and en...
While images of starving orphans may touch the hearts of wealthy westerners, those same images may be deceiving the viewers to achieve higher donation rates. The cash is then distributed in a way that the organizations see fit. The donor learns nothing about the political and economical structure in the third world country that they have “supported,” and they continue about their day with no knowledge of where their money actually ended up. There is a lack of education, and as a result the financial gap between the rich and the poor continues to increase.
Volunteering benefits a person by building connections with peers, improving family life, expanding career skills, overcoming self doubt, having lasting life impressions, and creating new opportunities. Just a small act can make a huge difference in someone’s life. The future is dependent on the individual person and the people they surround themselves with. Just a few hours will change both the volunteer’s life and the one that is in need.
One way that volunteering benefits the community is by showing God's love. Some organizations such as Samaritans Purse show God's love through meeting the needs of people that have been through war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. As they help the needy, they also share God's word with the victims, and by helping, they are showing how God is working in us to help them “What We Do”. Another way that spreads God's love is disaster relief that some churches put together and allows people to share why they are helping. The Churches of Christ Relief Effort is an organization that will immediately respond to any major disaster in the USA “International Crisis Response”. They will then gather truckloads of food, personal hygiene, infant care, water, cleaning supplies, and other basic needs. While they provide these supplies they also share God's word with those affected by the disaster. When people see what we are doing, they will see how God is working in us and will hopefully want to know more about God and how he works through us. Along with showing God's love, volunteering also helps those in need, builds community and meet new people, getting jobs done faster and more efficient, and saves a ton of
Philanthropy, or the act of private and voluntary giving, has been a familiar term since it first entered the English language in the seventeenth century. Translated from the Latin term “philanthropia” or “love of mankind,” philanthropy permeates many social spheres and serves several social purposes including charity, humanitarianism, religious morality and even manipulation for social control.