Introduction

In the United States, charitable giving is around 2% of the U.S. gross national income. Indonesia took first place on the overall ranking ahead of Australia and New Zealand. According to GivingUSA 2019, the largest portion of the money Americans give, 29%, goes to religious institutions. The next biggest sector is education, including universities, colleges, and libraries. As someone who has chosen to read this book, you are probably among those who give to charity or who volunteer in their community. Despite that, you may be less inclined to give a substantial portion of your income to save the lives of those living in extreme poverty in faraway places.