doing good things
My neighborhood in Uganda was relatively quiet until a businessman disrupted our peace by opening an outdoor bar across the street from my home. Now loud music blares the entire night, with the bar owner refusing to consider the residents he’s disturbing. He tells us that he’s a good man, and since he gives money to the poor people shouldn’t complain.
altruistic dividends
We live in an era when individuals, celebrities, corporations, and other institutions are increasingly discovering the value of giving back, social responsibility, cause marketing, and other forms of altruism. A diverse group of philanthropic leaders are admirably striving to make a difference in the world.
Why, we might ask, are so many men and women, representing a myriad of beliefs…
