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DEFINITIONS MILLFIELD FOUNDATION

Philanthropy Global Citizenship Social Mobility
The word philanthropy comes from Global citizenship is how we talk Social mobility is the movement of
Ancient Greek (philanthrōpía) ‘love about the social, environmental and individuals, families, households or
of humanity’, from phil- “love, fond economic actions of people and other categories of people within or
of” and anthrōpos “humankind, communities who know that every between social strata in a society. It
mankind”. Philanthropy is a form of person is a citizen of the world. It is is a change in social status relative to
selflessness that consists of “private about how decisions in one part of one’s current social location within a
initiatives, for the public good, the planet can affect people living in given society.
focusing on quality of life”. A person a different part of it. And about how
who practices philanthropy is a we all share a common humanity Social Entrepreneurship
philanthropist. Philanthropists aim and are of equal worth. It means
to address the root causes of social being open to engaging positively Social entrepreneurship is the process
issues, requiring a strategic, long-term with other identities and cultures and by which individuals, startups and
approach. In addition to giving money being able to recognise and challenge entrepreneurs develop and fund
or volunteering, some philanthropists stereotypes. It is also about how we solutions that directly address
social issues. A social entrepreneur,
participate in advocacy work. use and share the earth’s resources therefore, is a person who explores
fairly and uphold the human rights of business opportunities that have a
Altruism all. positive impact on their community,
Altruism is the principle and moral in society or the world.
practice of concern for the welfare Charity
and/or happiness of other human Charity is the voluntary act of
beings or animals, resulting in a generosity, kindness and support
quality of life both material and typically in the form of money
spiritual. or human labour (volunteering)
especially toward the needy or
suffering.

“If you want to do

something for your

children and show how

much you love them,

the single best thing-

by far-is to support

organizations that will

create a better world for

them and their children.”

- Michael Bloomberg