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Ask HN: Find Me a Charity Worth Receiving $100/Month
I want to donate $100/month to a charity addressing fundamental problems such as health, education, energy, wars, etc. Help me find one that is run with low financial overhead, that truly solves the underlying problems, and if possibly has a proven track record.
- lutusp 14y ago> Help me find one that is run with low financial overhead, that truly solves the underlying problems, and if possibly has a proven track record. My favorite charity that meets your description is Planned Parenthood. While many charities address philosophical issues or try to change the public's mind about various issues, Planned Parenthood actually does something -- they offer young people reproductive choice, sometimes in places where no other choice, or even the idea of choice, exists. Many young women, whose lives are about to go off the rails, owe Planned Parenthood a debt of gratitude that they can compete their education. I've been involved in many charitable activities over decades, but when I invested in a Planned Parenthood clinic in rural Oregon, I finally found out what "charitable activity" really means -- people regularly threatened my life. When people call at midnight and threaten you with death, you realize you're making a difference.
- hbien 14y agoHave you seen http://givewell.org/ http://givewell.org/, specifically http://www.givewell.org/charities/top-charities http://www.givewell.org/charities/top-charities ?
- mrb 14y agoI had not. Thanks!