Six most generous nations: US ties for fifth

2. New Zealand

Rob Griffith/AP
Two New Zealanders volunteered to supply clean drinking water after the Christchurch earthquake earlier this month.

In New Zealand:

• 68 percent donate.

• 41 percent volunteer.

• 63 percent help a stranger.

New Zealand and Australia tied for first place with WGI scores of 57 percent.

The WGI report states that New Zealand and Australia have a history of emphasizing the importance of donating to those less fortunate. In both countries, philanthropy is strongly supported by the government.

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