PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Dear All

See the comments on the above cited subject which is more relevant for all of us working for the community development. We need to raise to the occasion for getting the acceptance from all the stakeholders as it is the need of the hour for reaching the targeted groups with sustainable strategies and interventions and thus for the desired social change. The comments includes:
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Yes, Philanthropy certainly works for the social changes. Leaving some glaring examples, many are target oriented leading for the empowerment of the targeted groups. I am moving with the communities and grass root civil societies which are doing excellent work with in the given circumstances and environment.

The philanthropists should also be part of the process rather than simple giver. This helps in several ways as:

@ to see the activity going on for the help extended
@ to inspire the target groups
@ to create better transparency from both the sides
@ to understand the needs and demands of the target groups
@ to document the support and its untility
@ to present and disseminate the same among the stakeholders
@ to distinguish the good work done from others
@ to motivate others to do the same
@ to create seance of security with hope for the vulnerable groups
@ to be part of the community and development.

...... under these positive aspects, i feel that philanthropy certainly works for the social change matching to the needs and demands of the targeted groups.

Looking forward
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Also look into the forum of Social Edge for more details and to see more such topics meant for discussion.

with thanks