Watching Live 8 on TV, felt like crying over that song that was just on! Had film of people suffering...anyone know which is a good organisation to sponsor a child through?
Live 8
by Del 2 Replies latest jw friends
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Happy Guy :)
It's great that you feel inspired to do something to help. I can't really say which is good just which ones I currently donate through. I think it's helpful to investigate a little and find one that you think will make a difference.
I currently donate to a children's hospital locally (however kids from all over the world come here for difficult or life saving operations); a home for unwed teenaged mothers (this place gives them shelter, food, daycare and pays tuition to help the Mom's become able to support themselves and their children); U.N.I.C.E.F. http://www.unicef.org/ ; Christian Children's Fund http://www.ccfcanada.ca
My donations to CCF is somewhat dulicitous to UNICEF in that UNICEF provides grants to CCF but as the old saying oges there is more than one way to skin a cat and CCF has gained my confidence and respect over the last few years. You may like the CCF as they send you reports on how the kids are doing with letters from the kids. Personally I would rather they use the extra money for the kids rather than reports but it is a marignal amount used for this and on the whole I am pleased with them.
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Del
Thanks for that :) It was sad that when my family joined borg they gave up six sponsored children...I can't remember what org they were through now so I will check out CCF. Cheers