World becomes more generous than ever

More people than ever before are helping others in countries across the globe, according to the 2016 CAF World Giving Index.

For the first time since the index began, more than half of people in 140 countries said they helped a stranger, and record numbers of people volunteered their time. The numbers of people worldwide giving money was also very slightly up.

Overall, Myanmar was the most generous country for the third year running. The United States was second, followed by Australia. With strong public trust in the not-for-profit sector coupled by generosity around the 2015 Nepal earthquake, Australia ranked 60% in its World Giving Index Score, 1% higher to the prior year.

Australia has a strong culture of helping a stranger, helping a mate, commented Good2Give CEO Lisa Grinham.

“It’s no surprise that when natural disasters hits, like the Earthquake in Nepal, we see heightened levels of giving from Australians. Although we’re performing incredibly by global standards, we can still do better,” Grinham said.

“Being able to preserve trust in Australian charities, fundraising practices and bring charitable giving into the digital age are all top of mind when it comes to integrating giving into our daily lives.

“It’s as much about giving back, as it is about giving forward, and I think it’s something that we should be proud of as a wider society, and also focus on nurturing in the years to come. “

For more information, check out:

•  Good2Give’s media release, World Becomes More Generous Than Ever
• Coverage by Pro Bono News, Australia Ranks Third in World Giving Index