Tag: Philanthropy

Why are ‘religious’ organisations given tax free status? – » The Australian Independent Media Network

We have to stop living in the past, teach science properly in all schools, let people follow any beliefs they choose – as long as they do not harm others in so doing – and teach ethics in all schools, while the money saved from ceasing to give tax benefits to existing bodies – except for genuinely philanthropic activities – should be used to help all the people who are currently struggling to survive. Far more important than religion, is ensuring that all can survive, and that demands attention to climate change!

Source: Why are ‘religious’ organisations given tax free status? – » The Australian Independent Media Network

Informed Comment- Robert Reich

If Jeff Bezos wants to help low-income people why not just pay them better? | Marina Hyde | Opinion | The Guardian

Illustration: R Fresson

The Amazon boss’s philanthropy fund flies in the face of the way he treats his workers. Yet he wants to be seen as a messiah

via If Jeff Bezos wants to help low-income people why not just pay them better? | Marina Hyde | Opinion | The Guardian

Sick of inequality? Get into philanthropy

Philanthropy is an innovation engine, providing funding which drives new approaches to solving complex and seemingly intractable social and environmental challenges.

Source: Sick of inequality? Get into philanthropy