Educare
The word ‘educate’ comes from the Latin word educare, meaning ‘bring up, rear, train’. According to the World Bank, there… Read More
Fact-a-day archive
Leading by example
The word ‘philanthropy’ comes from the ancient Greek word philanthrōpos, meaning ‘man-loving’ (i.e. ‘humankind-loving’). José Mujica was the president of… Read More
Social investment
Total corporate social investment (CSI) by South African companies is estimated to be over R9 billion in the 2016/2017 financial… Read More
Saving lives
A 2017 survey by the Organ Donor Foundation (ODF) found that 65% of South Africans have heard of organ donation/transplantation… Read More
“James Bond of philanthropy”
Charles Francis “Chuck” Feeney, aged 87, has earned the nickname “James Bond of Philanthropy” through his generous donation of $6.3… Read More
Helping hands
The CAF World Giving Index 2017 provides insight into the giving behaviour of people around the world, with questions on… Read More