1. A voluntary action, project, or organization dedicated to helping people in need without expecting financial gain; philanthropy or benevolent activity
She dedicated her life to charitable work in underprivileged communities.
Ela dedicou sua vida a obras beneficentes em comunidades carentes.
2. An organization or institution established for charitable purposes, such as hospitals, schools, or social assistance programs
The foundation established a charitable work to provide free medical care.
A fundação estabeleceu uma obra beneficente para fornecer atendimento médico gratuito.