Charity

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char·i·ty (chr-t)

n. pl. char·i·ties 1. Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving 2. Something given to help the needy; alms 3. An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy 4. Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity 5. Indulgence or forbearance in judging others. See mercy 6. In Christianity religions: theological virtue defined as love directed first toward God but also toward oneself and one’s neighbors as objects of God’s love.

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From Latin crits, affection, from crus, dear

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Anticipate charity by preventing poverty.
~ Maimonides

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Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.

~ Jesus, Matthew 25:40

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What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the grief of the sorrowful, and to treat the sufferings of the injured.

~ Sahih al-Bukhari

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Matter of Trust 

Established in 1998, an ecological public charity that links ideas, sparks action and materializes flourishing systems. It concentrates on manmade surplus, natural surplus and eco-education. Currently working on cleaning operations after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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UNICEF

United Nations Children’s Fund, work in 190 countries to improve the lives of children globally and respond to emergency situations.

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Foundation for Peace

Created by parents of children killed in a UK terrorist bombing in 1993, international organisation for the understanding, management and non violent resolution of conflict. Since its formation in 1995 has worked to enhance relationships and promote respect for diversity.

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 Clowns Without Borders

Clowns without borders is an international organisation providing psychosocial services and support for children and families living in countries with war conflicts and natural disasters.

 

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