Rewards for helping the helpless poor
Some claim it does not show much of a profit making by helping the poor. For example, relief from some of the undesirable misery may be worth it just because of the happiness and satisfaction it may bring.
Giving out money has much better returns, such as tax deductions, boosting self-esteem or, if you’re lucky, a thank-you note from that privileged human whose life you have helped to improve.
It seemed to be the general attitude in bygone days that compensation awaited those who helped the helpless poor. There used to be responsibility and empathy, but these are becoming increasingly rare to find today.
Rewards are necessary for the motivation of people to help the poor. They can be monetary compensation, recognition, or even a feeling of satisfaction.
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Rewarding people in the form of money for helping the needy is not a new idea, for examples can be found in the Bible, and Islamic tradition when Muhammed rewarded his followers with a feast for helping a family in poverty. In today’s modern world, there is an example of this happening in Bangladesh.
In Bangladesh, there is a system that gives people the opportunity to donate money for those below the poverty line. The donors can get their money back if they help someone who is selected through the system. This type of charity has been termed “social business.” It has become quite successful so far because it harnesses the incentive to help those who actually need it.
