Are Designers Obliged to do Pro-bono Work?

YES! I feel that are society is too individualistic and segregated. Everyone is out for number one. If we want to see a change in the issues of inequality than we need to take time out of our busy lives to make things right. For example, if there was a women's shelter or an after school centre for kids with unstable home environments, that needed help with their company, we should provide free work.  These services should be putting their money towards the cause and not towards the advertisements. 

I feel that every designer should do at least two projects a year. Each designer should be able to choose the project in which they desire and provide quality end results. In the end, if everyone helped out just a little bit, then we might see a more forward moving country.