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Few people would argue that one should not ‘give’ to help others. Even the most hardened “market” believers will agree that they have been beneficiaries of ‘giving’ by their own parents- imagine a new born child asked to “fend for itself in the marketplace” and compete for everything. But HOW MUCH should one give? What is the right benchmark for each person? Many religions point towards this- the Christian tithe, Jewish tzedekah and Sikh dasvand all refer to giving 10% of o

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An anonymous donor from an ordinary middle-class family has forgone INR 120 Cr rupees worth of prime property in Mumbai which she got as an inheritance from her parents and instead choose to donate it all to Tata Memorial Hospital and continues to remain anonymous even after 3 years not wanting any personal acclaim. To read the full article refer to the link belowhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/malavikas-mumbaistan-a-modern-day-mumbai-miracle-101631888365667

In an interview with Shrija Agrawal from Mint LivingMyPromise signatory & chairman of Bain Capital Private Equity, India Amit Chandra talks about how philanthropy can be mainstreamed and why he believes we are entering the golden age of Indian philanthropy. To read the full article refer to the link belowhttps://www.livemint.com/companies/people/-the-glass-is-still-half-full-but-golden-age-of-indian-philanthropy-is-here-11570192572682.html

The India Giving report produced by CAF Global Alliance examines giving trends in India: why and how people of different ages and social groups give in India; the way they give and who they give to. To read the full report refer to the link below https://www.cafindia.org/media-center/publications/india-giving-report-2020

In this podcast from playtopotential LivingMyPromise signatory, Amit Chandra shares with podcast host Deepak Jayaraman how he and his wife Archana have been thoughtful about how they would spend their time and money towards philanthropy. Refer to the links below to listen to the podcast from Amit Chandra. Being Strategic about Philanthropy https://www.playtopotential.com/audio/296 Full podcast with Amit Chandra https://www.playtopotential.com/speaker/amit-chandra

Read this inspiring article about the 73-Year Old Librarian Mr Paalam Kalyanasundaram who has been donating every rupee he earned to the poor for more than 30 years. To read the full article refer to the link below https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-73-year-old-tamil-nadu-librarian-donated-rs-30-crore-to-the-uneducated-poor-1928555

This is an inspiring story from TheBetterIndia. The following story is about Malik Bhai, a 29-year-old who has been spending 80 per cent of his income to educate more than 40 underprivileged children for the last three years! LivingMyPromise draws inspiration from individuals like Malik. To read the full article refer to the link belowhttps://www.thebetterindia.com/202651/vvs-laxman-twitter-kanpur-teaseller-free-education-underprivileged-children-inspiring-india/

This article from Business Insider by Marie-Sophie Röder and Qayyah Moynihan talk about how teaching your child to give their money away may improve their personal wellbeing To read the full article refer to the link belowhttps://www.businessinsider.com/teaching-kids-give-away-money-best-lesson-they-can-learn-2019-6?IR=T

Princeton University professor and author of "The Most Good You Can Do" Peter Singer offers his views about “effective altruism" on how should one decide which causes to assist. To read the full article refer to the link below https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2015/05/04/how-to-make-a-real-difference-giving-to-charity/?sh=1327d1c1338c

In a conversation with Danuska da Gama of NT NETWORK, Miranda talks about philanthropy and highlights how collaborated efforts can bring positive change Refer to the link below to read about Luis Miranda's article from NT Network Click below to read full article https://luismiranda.in/giving-to-create-change/

In this article from Business World LivingMyPromise signatory, Rama Arya shares her reasons for why she pledged aloud to give away 50 per cent and more of her wealth towards philanthropy. Refer to the link below to read about Rama Arya's article from Business World Our relationship with money https://www.playtopotential.com/audio/667 Full curated list of podcast with Venkat Krishnan https://www.playtopotential.com/speaker/venkat-krishnan

In this podcast from playtopotential LivingMyPromise signatory Venkat Krishnan shares with podcast host Deepak Jayaraman on the link between our relationship with money and our overall happiness and fulfilment. Refer to the link below to listen to the podcast from Venkat Krishnan Our relationship with money https://www.playtopotential.com/audio/667 Full curated list of podcast with Venkat Krishnan https://www.playtopotential.com/speaker/venkat-krishnan