Not only the people from the Western countries are helping the poor. Today, the number of donors from the emerging economies and even the developing countries has been increasing faster than that from the traditional sources of charity.
Almost a year has passed since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The private donations for the Carribbean
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Disparity has seldom generated anything positive, or if it has, the downsides are much greater, like for example the creation of social tensions which tend to manifest in one way or another, often in unexpected ways.
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Yes, the poor and less wealthy know very well the cost of life, and how it often hangs on a string between a meal and no meal. So they are the ones who you should consult with on the issues of poverty and charity, if one day you decide to inquire about these things first-hand. Not the wealthy, although they certainly have the capability to generate the bulk of charity. That's normal.
Also I recall htpcl arguing that countries who have lived in dire situations for long periods tend to get toughened up and learn how to truly appreciate every small achievement they make. I am inclined to agree with this as well. Having lived through something teaches you a lot more than reading about it in magazines.
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Thank you for the information :D
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