Zeeshan and Karina Hayat - How to Start Your Own Philanthropic Journey: A Beginner’s Guide
Philanthropy doesn’t begin with a million-dollar donation or a grand announcement. It often starts in a quiet moment—a feeling in your gut when you see someone struggling, a tug at your heart when you read a story that stays with you, or a question that won’t leave you alone: “How can I help?” That simple question is the beginning of many remarkable journeys. For many people, the idea of starting a philanthropic path can feel overwhelming. They imagine it requires vast resources, complex networks, or legal structures. But true philanthropy doesn’t start with wealth—it starts with intent. It begins when you decide to care enough to act. We know this because that’s how our journey started, too. There was no blueprint, no master plan. Just a desire to do something meaningful in the face of need. The more we paid attention, the more we realized that philanthropy is less about giving from abundance and more about giving with purpose. It’s about showing up—again and again—with wh...