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Humanitarianism or Philanthropy? | Wesley Oler IV | Community Leadership
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Humanitarianism or Philanthropy? by Wesley Oler IV | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Wesley Oler IV
There has been a renewed interest in Philanthropy and humanitarianism. The debate over these two issues has become more heated as more and more people become aware of humanitarianism’s problems and the problems that Philanthropy can create. Imbalance in wealth, poverty, climate change, and other health crises are just a few of the many issues that philanthrocapitalism can address. However, there is a division between those who support humanitarianism and Philanthropy. Some people believe that it is impossible to be good at both things simultaneously. Others think it is essential to understand what humanitarianism and Philanthropy are before making any decisions.
What is humanitarianism? Humanitarianism believes that people should do whatever it takes to help those in need. On the other hand, Philanthropy is the belief that it is better to give back to society in a way that benefits both the individual and community as a whole. Philanthropy has been
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