Herr Lectures

Eric Rajah

What I Learned about NOT giving: Charity vs. Investment

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 7:00 PM

Eric Rajah is cofounder of A Better World Canada, a charitable organization that tackles poverty in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions. In 2021, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration by the Governor General of Canada. A Better World has projects in over 15 countries and has invested $35.7 million in quality education, essential healthcare, and clean water. In his presentation, Eric will discuss the potentially harmful effects of charitable giving.

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The Larry and Denise Herr Lectures in the Humanities feature presentations by highly qualified speakers on issues of public interest. The lectures provide a forum for dialogue, open discussion, and reasoned debate in Central Alberta. The lecture series is named after two of Burman University’s retired professors, Dr. Denise Herr and Dr. Larry Herr.

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