Myanmar, with a human development index ranking of 145 out of 188 countries (UNDP,
2016), has been given the prestigious title as the number one giving nation in the world for …

How can people living in one of the poorest countries in the world be among the most
charitable? In this book, Hiroko Kawanami examines the culture of giving in Myanmar, and …

Mutual assistance and charitable acts in times of need is a Vietnamese tradition, passed
from generation to generation. Popular Vietnamese proverbs remind citizens of their …

Myanmar conceptualize, justify, and practice humanitarian relief. 1 The most recent and
striking example of this was after Cyclone Nargis hit the country in May 2008, an …

This special issue on the evolving state of philanthropy in Southeast Asia provides an
overview of the trends and tensions in this sector, which is being shaped by often conflicting …

This paper outlines the characteristics of the philanthropic sector in Thailand today. It first
describes the local concept of giving, which is intricately linked to Theravada Buddhism …

Among Burmese Buddhists, and indeed throughout the Theravāda world, an invitation to
participate in rituals is often followed by a common intention,“let's make merit”(B.: kutho ya …

Along with its broader impact in the country, Myanmar's 2021 coup and subsequent
revolution have brought an upheaval amongst international aid agencies. As they have …

The gift has been an important focus of research on Indian sociology and religion. However,
almost all research has been confined to the Hindu tradition. I believe we can shed new light …

How do communities prove themselves worthy to receive aid from the state in contemporary
Myanmar? This article explores how 'self-reliance'has become a defining feature of the …