Pakistan to Implement Philanthropic Studies

Pakistan is a charitable nation where donating is considered a norm in all spheres of society; despite its relatively lower middle-class income. But neither charity nor the broader conversation or instruction surrounding it are institutionalized or taught in schools, colleges, or universities.

Therefore, mass charity is a complicated and misunderstood phenomenon. The term is typically associated with concepts like philanthropy, assisting those in need, and working for the greater good by the small few who are familiar with it.

Numerous studies on the project that examined student feedback have shown how experiential philanthropy has a positive impact on students' learning and development outcomes as well as how it influences their willingness to engage in more philanthropic activities in the future.

These findings confirm that learning about giving has numerous advantages. It raises grade point average by enhancing academic performance, writing skills, and critical thinking.

Students' understanding of social issues is enhanced, and it inspires them to support charities with their time and money. Huafang Li reported that 86% of respondents said that learning about philanthropy also increased their sense of personal responsibility to the community, notions of citizenship, and their belief to make a difference in society in the article titled, "Philanthropy can be learned: A qualitative study of student experiences in experiential philanthropy courses."

The Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) started a 16-week program titled "Introduction to Philanthropy" in two renowned universities, SZABIST and Fatima Jinnah Women University, in late 2021.

Philanthropy-focused programs or projects can be implemented to address the education sector's shortcomings. To conclude, learning about philanthropy can help young people develop a profound understanding of it, learn about and empathize with their local communities, and become more motivated to donate, adding to their own self-esteem.