13-06-2013, 03:05 AM
As a former social worker I know this all too well. Many of the charities are just giant money sucks for the lawyers and adminstrators. While others are made up of decent and dedicated people trying their best to make a difference.
My advice for any one who wants to donate. Do not make a general donation to any organisation. It will just go on bloated administration and fancy cars and lawyers fees and into church coffers. Very unlikely to go where you want your dollar to do the most good. Donate for a specific thing, such as building a new well in such and such village, a new dialysis machine, new books for a disadvantaged school or funds to pay for the wages of two new nurses or teachers, a new bus to transport pensioners to their medical appointments or community activities etc.
My advice for any one who wants to donate. Do not make a general donation to any organisation. It will just go on bloated administration and fancy cars and lawyers fees and into church coffers. Very unlikely to go where you want your dollar to do the most good. Donate for a specific thing, such as building a new well in such and such village, a new dialysis machine, new books for a disadvantaged school or funds to pay for the wages of two new nurses or teachers, a new bus to transport pensioners to their medical appointments or community activities etc.
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