For those of you who don’t know her, Kelsey is the What You Ought To Know humanitarian aid correspondent.
Links
Kelsey’s Brief Introduction to Humanitarian Aid
Market Watch – THOMAS KOSTIGEN’S ETHICS MONITOR – Harsh reality
Doctors without Borders
Oxfam
Save the Children
MercyCorps
International Rescue Committee
World Vision
United Nations suggestions of good NGOs
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
World Food Programme
UNICEF
UNFPA
UNAIDS
UNEP
UNFAO
Humanitarian Accountability Partnership
People in Aid
The Sphere Standards
The Red Cross Code of Conduct
More links than you’ll need (or use).
24 Comments
dth4h95
"...and the rest goes to a VERY good cause" that was hilarious!jonyfries
Something to remember also is that the best intentions doesn't always mean good results. Food shipments are a perfect example, sure they prevent famine in the short term, but in the long run they drive the price of food to zero and make it impossible for local farmers to ... moremjb3190
and i thought this was the only job that allowed crazy people... haha! but seriously, great show!musicfreak
I just wish it to be known that it's not the snakes or mosquitos that you should worry about, it's actually the diseases that you could get from the really bad water.....or mosquitos.....in those third world countries. But if you have a steripen (and water filter) and some deet you'll ... moreKel [22]
That is chilling, RoR. It's a concern I've long had... using aid for food, medicine and clean water is pretty much a no-brainer, but only if you also put into place people who will keep them going. A school is worthless if there aren't any teachers in it. I hope ... moreRabble of Redheads [22]
Here is a link to a related article on the BBC, about corruption and unwise distribution practices in Africa. Enjoy!...or actually don't, its not fun, but very informative. It calls attention to the need for reform on international levels so that Western governments do not bankroll corrupt and dangerous leaders ... moreGeek 2.0
Hey now, RandomGuy, I remember the rules, you weren't allowed to say "Sub-Saharan" because it was degrading, even though the "Sub" part was a reference to location, not status.pkw
Kelsey- Cool. Thank You.kelsey [22]
Wow! A correspondent! I hope that title comes with all sorts of accolades and absolutely no responsibility! As far as the comments above: 1) Yes, lovely hair today. 2) The cobra. Well, you might be disappointed to know it was about the size of your average garden snake...but it was a COBRA (!!) people! 3) Thanks for doing the show! I agree with almost everything everyone said - even those who are disillusioned with humanitarian aid. I have just returned to our compound after doing a distribution of items to people who have lost their homes in recent flooding. We ... lots moreNospinplease
hahaha, money makes me equals D! I do quiet a bit of community service work and it feels really good. I do try to donate when I can and I feel it is safe.Teagan [22]
I love your facial expressions ^^Abaddon
But, you didn't answer the most important question! How big was the snake, really?Gurgle
Good show, hope you steripenned those dollars before rubbing them on your face.RandomGuy
In High School policy debate last year, the topic was "Resolved; The United States federal government should substantially increase public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa." What I learned from it is that more people die from water related diseases than all the other reasons combined. Of course, this includes Mosquito reproduction (leading to malaria) and water-borne disease that causes diarrhea (which dehydrates the body and leads to death without proper medicine). I would suggest donating to PUR packets, which is run by an NGO that donates life saving water cleansing packets to those in need... Then again, the argument that ... lots moreRob B
Your hair looks really nice today Brettsteph {207}
I've donated a lot of my money of the years and still continue too. I donate to mostly red cross, breast cancer association, kids against hunger, toys for tots, and my school blanket drive. I don't donate to anything that doesn't put more than 80 cents to the dollar for charity. But more than just money I've donated a lot of my time. Just this year I've reached a goal of 100 hours of community service and its still rising. I'm going for 200 hours next year. I love helping out my community and people in need. It's just a ... lots moreMeandering {207}
Great episode. This is something we do need to remember, that even though things are tightening up we should still set aside what we can for humanitarian aid. Thanks Winn Brothers for the reminder, especially at this time of year.Kel [22]
This one's my favorite-- barely any of the money goes for administration, and they do really good work. Take a look, if you're looking for a cause to support. http://www.fcnindia.org/index.htmeffamy
excellent. i did a lot of research a couple of years back before deciding which organization to set up a monthly donation with (i'm no bill gates unfortunately but it's worth a big dinner out each month at a really chic restaurant and hopefully someday, when i have a real job, i can do more). Now I've managed to swing most of my family into the idea of giving to charity each Xmess (not a real fan of the season myself...) instead of trying to figure out what useless thing to buy for people who need nothing. Even with the ... lots moreDandapani [22]
Jesus said: For ye have the poor always with you...Tae
I really appreciated today's show, for it's something I feel enthusiastic about. Pkw, I understand where you are coming from. What's that phrase - "give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day, but teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime". That being said, let me further say that I believe that humanitarian aid can be given in many ways. Donating money is one thing (and a GOOD one thing), but think of all the other ways we can reach out. It doesn't have to be something large; it can be ... lots moreCurtis [22]
About 15 years ago, I suggested to my growing family that we were buying too many presents for each other at Christmas. So we decided for the adults to only exchange two gifts (we would all still buy gifts for all the kids under 18). One gift would be a single-name exchange, and for the other gift, each adult would give $20 that we would pool together. One of the adults (rotated every year) would then donate it to any charity they chose. As the kids grew, they couldn't wait to turn 18 so they could be ... lots morepkw
I try to look for organizations that help people temporarily, but have the overall goal of helping individuals, families, and communities to sustain themselves and magnify their own ultimate well-being. I have had something on my mind for months that I think might be appropriate to share now. I get a little annoyed when I hear comments like- such and such organization sees the price of food going up, so they're not going to be able to afford to do handouts like they've always done. Therefore, all the people they served before are now going to starve unless we fork over ... lots morenick
wow, 12 cents of every dollar... great show