Charity
Charity
Charity (/ˈtʃærɪti/), from the Latin caritas, is the act of extending love and kindness to others unconditionally, which is a conscious act but the decision is made by the heart, without expecting a reward. When Charity is carried out selflessly, it is a one-way act where a person gives but asks for nothing in return.
Etymology
The word charity originated from the Latin word caritas, which means "dear". The word was later translated to charité in Old French, and finally to charity in Middle English.
Related Terms
- Altruism: The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
- Donation: A gift given by physical or legal persons, typically for charitable purposes and/or to benefit a cause.
- Non-profit organization: A type of organization that does not earn profits for its owners. All of the money earned by or donated to a non-profit organization is used in pursuing the organization's objectives.
- Fundraising: The process of gathering voluntary contributions of money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charity
- Wikipedia's article - Charity
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