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Goducate’s 5 levels of helping the needy

happiness is a pair of shoes

Many people have the heart to help the needy.

We at Goducate are thankful for all such people!

However, there are different levels of help and we at Goducate have defined 5 levels:

1. Happy — The first level of help is to make someone happy (eg. give a … … Read More

Goducate’s dental and medical services to the needy

Medical consultation

Goducate’s philosophy is to “help needy Asians help themselves” by Going and Educating them—and then encouraging them to help others with what they’ve learned. We believe that this is better than just giving them something or some help.

However, there are certain circumstances in which we have to provide … … Read More

Is corporate social responsibility a way to get tax savings and publicity?

CSR (corporate social responsibility) is getting more and more popular. A few years ago, most people had not heard of CSR. Today, it is a buzz-word in corporate circles. It would be almost unthinkable for a corporation not to be involved in some form of CSR. Most corporations realize that it’s not only good to give back to society but it’s vital for a corporation to have an active CSR program. Lots have been written on how CSR helps corporations, so I’ll not add my two-cents worth to it. More » Is corporate social responsibility a way to get tax savings and publicity?

Corporate Social Responsibility - Volunteerism or Voluntourism?

Charity organizations need volunteers to sustain their efforts. The life-blood of charity organizations are its donors and its volunteers.

However, with the advent of convenient and affordable travel a new breed of volunteers have emerged – who are more volun-tourists rather than volunteers.

What is the essential … … Read More

Corporate Social Responsibility – sending company staff to visit the poor

In the last few years, there has been an increase in corporate social responsibility. More companies are sending their staff to visit and help the poor. This is good. However, before staff members are sent on such trips, it might be good to prepare them with some of the … … Read More

Invisible Asian urban communities!

All over Asia there are invisible communities. Some make themselves “invisible” because they don’t want to be bullied by stronger communities. This is one of the reasons why many of the so-called hill-tribes in Asia choose to live in the less hospitable hills away from the populated plains. Some … … Read More

Don’t leave all your money to your children

“ The almighty dollar bequeathed to a child is an almighty curse. No man has the right to handicap his son with such a burden as great wealth” Andrew Carnegie.

There are many rich people who are very successful and amassed large amount of wealth during their lifetimes. I … … Read More

Why do people give to charity?

I was in Taiwan having a holiday with my family last month. While visiting a busy night market in Taipei, we saw a beggar with no arms bowing repeatedly to the people who passed by. He has a little bowl with a few coins placed in front of … … Read More