Thursday, June 14, 2012

Little Left to Give

Lessons in generosity: Hiba Kannouj’s children Daniel and
Danya benefit from charity programs. Photo: Pat Scala

''If you have a look at Europe right now, you see how the fortunes of one community, like Greece, are at risk and it impacts everything else. So we are trying to say to the not-for-profits that now is the moment when you need to be supporting your community. You need to respond, you need to give more.''

Australians (and New Zealanders - Ed) are suffering from donor fatigue as economic conditions toughen, and charities are paying the price.

 Top 10 'giving' countries

1. United States
2. Ireland
3. Australia
4. New Zealand
5. United Kingdom
6. Netherlands
7. Canada
8. Sri Lanka
9. Thailand
10. Laos
SOURCE: World Giving Index 2011, published by Charities Aid Foundation

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