Philanthropy
Philanthropy is doing something for the public good to improve other people's lives. A person who does that is called a philanthropist. Philanthropy often involves donating money for things that need to be done.
The word philanthropy comes from Greek words that mean "love of humanity". Former President of Uruguay, José Mujica donated 90% of his salary to charity. This is an example of philanthropy.
Today philanthropy is used for public good, focusing on quality of life. People owning big business donates their salary to charities such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Lee Miglin, Chuck Feeney, Mr Beast and Ted Turner.
Philanthropy Media
Herodes Atticus, a Greek philanthropist of Ancient Rome active during AD/CE
The Foundling Hospital in London, c. 1753. The original building has since been demolished.
William Wilberforce, a prominent British philanthropist and anti-slavery campaigner
The Red Cross, after the Battle of Gravelotte in 1870
Men and woman working in a classroom at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, c. 1920
Poster requesting clothing for occupied France and Belgium
Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy. Puck magazine cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1903
John D. Rockefeller in 1895
Saudi Arabian philanthropist Lamia bint Majed al-Saud
