Unfortunately the vast majority of NGOs are garbage. They exist mostly to line to pockets of the founders.
For instance.... worldvision is a Christian evangelist organization which serves to create a gross relationship and power dynamic between a child in a poor country and a wealthy 'sponsor'. The children do not benefit from this relationship beyond the direct donations that may or not make it into their hands.
The founder of the IRC (third link) is rich because of his "NGO" and so are all of his friends. The executive salaries for savethechildren are upwards of half a million USD per year.
Donating to established charities is hardly ever going to have the desired positive impact. Just a PSA.
On that note: Alejandro, would passing money straight to you benefit you and your community in any meaningful way?
Last edited by Toffee; Aug 11, 2024 at 08:37 PM.