People often ask why should we donate? What is our personal gain from that? And how does it help society? What difference does it make? Well. This article will answer all your questions.
- There are mental and physical benefits of donation.
It is scientifically proven that helping/donating leaves a positive impact on one’s mental health. Donating always results in the betterment of some unprivileged person’s life. Knowing that you helped someone by donating clothes, food, services, or money will definitely make you feel good inside. Generosity also results in low blood pressure, no matter what your age is. Helping lowers stress levels which are beneficial for both mental and physical health.
- Donations raise awareness.
Donation raises awareness. This can be proven with an example. Famous people like actors, politicians, social media influencers, public speakers, etc, talk about the donations they made not for fame but to create awareness among the common people. Many people want to donate but are not aware of the foundations and NGOs that help the poor and underprivileged. Donation makers raise awareness in others who could and would donate.
- Donations help build long-term solutions.
Most organizations focus on long-term solutions like eliminating poverty. Giving to organizations that are committed to sustainable and effective actions help communities become self-sufficient in the long run. Not only this but donations meet urgent needs as well in hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural calamities private donations are a huge help. These are some of the advantages of donating. Donation makers are heroes in disguise. They prove that there is still humanity in people which compels them to lend a hand in order to make the world a better place. No donation, big or small goes in vain. People helping people is an honest way to live and everyone benefits from that.
We still have a long way to go to give everyone the normal and comfortable life they deserve.