The Future World Giving Report introduces the key concepts in, and context for, the Future World Giving project. Long term forecasts for economic growth and levels of individual wealth suggest that in the next two decades millions of people willRead more…
World Giving Index 2013: A global view of giving trends
The USA is again the most generous nation according to the fourth edition of the World Giving Index which looks at charitable behaviour across the world, involving more than 130 countries. The World Giving Index score is based on anRead more…
Hungry Planet: Consumption Around the Globe
The United States, with just 5 percent of the world’s population, consumes 24 percent of its energy resource. As the attached infographic from InternationalBusinessGuide.org shows, when it comes to per capita energy consumption, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, andRead more…
Give.net
All reports indicate that religious organisations are not using technology as effectively as secular charities and non-profits. Give.net, the online fundraising website of Stewardship in the UK is a platform that can increase the amount Christians give to ministries andRead more…
NCF Impact Event Video: Generosity
The National Christian Foundation (NCF) in the USA is at the forefront to encourage generosity globally. Here is a NCF video on the impact of generosity. Watch it, be inspired and take practical actions to live generously.
Generosity Resources Update November 2013
Attached is information of some of the generosity resources that had been posted on the Lausanne Conversation and Global Generosity Movement between June and November 2013. There are more on the websites. Please go through the resources, download them, useRead more…
Health and Wealth Gospel … Is it Biblical?
When it comes to healing or anything else, “What does God’s Word tell us?” Instead of assuming God wants us healthy or wealthy, we need to realize that He may accomplish higher purposes through our sickness and poverty rather thanRead more…
MILLION DOLLAR DONORS REPORT 2013. Celebrating and inspiring philanthropy around the world.
This is a fascinating report looking at million dollar gifts to charities comparing donations from people in China, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. According to the report, 1,955 wealthy individuals gave $19-billion inRead more…
Legatum Prosperity Index
The Legatum Prosperity Index (www.prosperity.com/#!/) is an annual ranking, developed by the Legatum Institute, of 142 countries. The rankings is based on a variety of factors including wealth, economic growth and quality of life. The 2013 Index Report and 2Read more…
Nigerians top African billionaires list
Lagos -There are far more African billionaires than previously thought, Ventures magazine said Monday in a report on the continent’s mega-rich, but the number of Africans living in extreme poverty has also shot up. Previous Africa-rich-lists named as few asRead more…