Meaning of the word "charity begins at home" in English

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charity begins at home

US /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i bɪˈɡɪnz æt hoʊm/
UK /ˈtʃær.ə.ti bɪˈɡɪnz æt həʊm/
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Idiom

one should take care of one's own family and friends before helping others

Example:
She spends all her time volunteering abroad, but charity begins at home; her own children need her.
I know you want to save the world, but remember that charity begins at home.