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Support Disaster Relief in Chile

• idlewords 17y ago
  As many people pointed out after the Haiti earthquake, it's important to make sure your donations to any of these organizations go into the general fund, so they can be put to immediate use next time there is a disaster. It's human nature to want to help victims of a specific disaster, but earmarking funds can make them unavailable for years, as agencies struggle to figure out how to spend them wisely. Meanwhile the money won't be available where it is most needed. To help most effectively, pick one of the many agencies that does effective disaster relief worldwide, and make a generous unrestricted donation.
  • olefoo 17y ago
    Who builds hospitals and housing with the highest success rate for the lowest cost? I want my donations to get the maximum long term effect that builds strong and effective communities. Which organizations get the most benefit from my funding in achieving those goals?
    • idlewords 17y ago
      Personally, I think you can do a lot worse than Doctors Without Borders
• nico 17y ago
  Surprised that so few people have voted this up. Come on, not only Chile needs help now, but if you donate you might be helping to future disaster relief efforts. Thanks!