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Is there a difference between philanthropy and humanitarianism?
Please forgive me if this is a dumb question,
What is the difference between being a philanthropist or humanitarian?
I donate money to different causes….. but I also do a lot of volunteer work as well. I am also getting into animal welfare / animal activism.
I’ve donated time, money, clothing, food, etc
I am just wondering if there are any huge differences…?
I am unsure whether to call myself a philanthropist or humanitarian?
My father is a philanthropist and has been donating money to different causes for decades….. I know he is a philanthropist because he’s involved with different charities….. So far for me I’ve just donated to local shelters….... I am not sure what to call myself? But I am interested in these things….
Is there a difference?
From what I understand philanthropists mostly donate money…...... to charities and causes while humanitarians mostly volunteer?
Again please forgive my ignorance
Thank you to all who answer :)
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