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Global Generosity Movement
The Global Generosity Movement, also known as the Global Generosity Network, is a joint initiative of the World Evangelical Alliance  and the  Lausanne Movement, founded in 2012, that seeks to promote Christian generosity around the globe through networking and pledge commitments from individuals and organizations. It draws from basic biblical references to generate generosity across various Church organizations, especially in global areas that have not traditionally received attention from Christian charities and mission work. On their website, the movement claims its five year initiative aims to, "create generosity awareness, encourage generosity commitment, facilitate generosity engagement, and catalyze generosity collaboration globally." On their website they offer a list of projects they are currently participating in and those they have completed, including translations of various Christian works and international seminars and discussions. It is currently coordinated by Josias Conradie, who specializes in ministry and a graduate of the University of Pretoria.

The Importance of Christian Generosity
Generosity has been foundational to the Christian faith since the time of  Jesus. Various Christian theologians, such as St. Thomas Aquinas or St. John Chrysostom, wrote often the importance of generosity. The University of Notre Dame provides a history of generosity and its adaptation by Christianity. They go on to explain that it does originate from a single act but from a state of mind. Generosity stems from a desire to be generous. It requires a certain transformation.

Origins
On the website of the World Evangelical Alliance, they share how generosity originates from feeling the need to give and spread the Christian message. They explain that this concept is universal and for people of all income levels. The Christian community needs to be aware of the Scriptural support for generosity and also of the generous activities of others around the globe. David Wills, president of the National Christian Foundation, explains that being generous and witnessing generosity create a cycle of continuous giving. He also explains that wealth is expanding around various parts of the globe and Christian generosity with it. Thus the Lausanne Movement and the World Evangelical Alliance developed the Global Generosity Network to provide networking opportunities between various Christian charities in an effort to maximize generosity.

Current Activity
The Global Generosity Movement has currently been producing and sharing various videos about generosity. On their Facebook page they share videos from various Christian organizations as well as their own productions, highlighting the networking aspect of their mission. The videos they share vary in their geographic focus, thus adding to the idea of a global network. The videos the Movement share or post often express that generosity is not only for the wealthy but for all Christians. It's a state of mind, not a state of wealth. Certain Christian blogs, such as the Office List, have begun to post Global Generosity Movement's videos to their blog. The Movement also has a list of current and completed projects on their website, including translations of Christian books, discussions and seminars, and ongoing projects that seek to help individuals find charities that interest them.

The Movement recently gained support when the TWR, Trans World Radio, a globally influential Christian media organization, signed on to join the Global Generosity Movement. Said TWR CEO Lauren Libby, "...It’s a signal of our desire to reflect God’s generous heart as a global ministry.” With the support of the TWR the Global Generosity Movement can continue to spread globally.