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I completely get your point & at the same time it's really important not to be paralyzed by the need to make "the perfect choice" and act quickly in a moment of
by SteliE 16y ago
I completely get your point & at the same time it's really important not to be paralyzed by the need to make "the perfect choice" and act quickly in a moment of urgency.
There needs to be balance between taking some time to make an informed decision and acting today rather than pushing it away for later!
- melling 16y agoThat's right there needs to be balance. There currently isn't any. I'm asking the HN crowd if they have any insight into the most effective ways to donate. I found this site that seems to be reputable. http://charitywatch.org/ http://charitywatch.org/ [update] I found a direct link on the site related to the earthquake in Japan. World Vision is listed along with others. http://charitywatch.org/hottopics/JapanTsunami2011.html http://charitywatch.org/hottopics/JapanTsunami2011.html This site does say people should wait to give while the situation is being assessed.
- jaredhansen 16y agoAnother useful site I've found for helping you figure out where the money goes, etc. is http://www.charitynavigator.org http://www.charitynavigator.org -- IIRC, I first heard of it in the wake of the 2004 tsunami off of Thailand, and it's been a helpful resource ever since.
- WingForward 16y agoDo you know how long it takes for your donation to have the impact you expect it should? Does a day make a difference? A week? A month? I don't know the answer to that, but I'd like to, but not enough to do the research myself.