Anyone can be a philanthropist. Everywhere you look, there are opportunities to help and in today’s digital world, we can connect on a global platform and take action whenever needed. Think about it – you can donate a little of your assets to help victims of natural disasters; you can volunteer with organizations or inspire your colleagues to make care packages when you notice a need; you can even work virtually with others of similar interests like yours. When you share your time, talent, or treasure, it’s like planting a seed. Before you know it, a whole orchard pops up. Philanthropists truly make the world go round. Without them, our society would be broken. Governments and businesses can’t possibly address all the issues, but philanthropists can fill in the gap. You have a role to play. From one little act of kindness, you can make an enormous difference.

Philanthropy is the love for mankind where you can do something to make someone else’s life better. It’s not all about giving money. It’s about feeling the pain of others and caring enough to provide possible help. No one can undermine the importance of philanthropists in today’s world. Not only does philanthropy work to solve a social problem that our community faces, it helps provide opportunities to today’s society.  There is so much deprivation all around; poverty and oppression is forever on the rise. Philanthropists do their bit for the society individually and collectively, that helps to bring a whole lot of change to those lives which are deprived of the basic necessities. They have prioritized their philanthropy into areas such as water, governance and education. Such philanthropic activities have made sure that social issues are properly addressed to, and not merely shoved aside by irregular donations. Philanthropic exchanges also promote a sense of trust and cooperation that strengthens our ties to others—and research has shown that having positive social interactions is central to good mental and physical health. Being philanthropic becomes a nature for those who give, as well as those around them, creating a network of known and unknown do-gooders, who care for the society.