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NO, I HAVEN’T HEARD OF THE
TERM ‘PHILANTHROPY’
WHICH TERMS DESCRIBE TERMS PEOPLE USE
PHILANTHROPY BEST SPONTANEOUSLY
While the social sector has been in existence It was observed that the word ‘social’ often
for a long time, it has never been officially features as a prefix. Apart from that, there
organised or adequately formalised. That is are several other terms that are also used.
why there are a number of terms that are
used to describe this sector.
TERMS MOST USED
32%
SOCIAL SERVICE
30%
SOCIAL WELFARE
19%
SOCIAL WORK
11%
- PHILANTHROPY SOCIAL
8% CAUSE
“…We have received so much
from society, so when we have
the capability, we should also
give back to society.”
“I like the term nation-
building. It has a nice
ring to it.”
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