Donors of the future

[nairiporter]

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

Comments

[nairiporter]

Yes, interesting questions indeed. It is too early to say anything on most of them but what I know for sure is that I am liking the trend as far as the size and structure of global charity is concerned.

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.

[nairiporter]

luvdovz argued yesterday that no extreme is ever good. I am inclined to agree with this. Surely there are some eloquent historic examples of extreme parity which are as unpleasant as their opposite extreme.

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.

[htpcl]

If memory serves you adopted a kid from Haiti, right? People who put their money where their mouth is, as it is called, should be admired no matter our political convictions.

[nairiporter]

Yes, a boy Emile. He is 4 now. I hope he is a happy boy. One day I hope to bring him there and show him a very changed Haiti.

[htpcl]

Crossing fingers for him. I'm not sure about your dream for Haiti though.

[mahnmut]

Charity is one of the noblest things to do, and yet if we want to get things really working, it should be doubled with profound structural changes in society, which sadly I don't see occurring any time soon. Which in turn doesn't mean that we should loosen the pressure on our governments and society at large even one bit.

[nairiporter]

"If you manage to change the life of at least one person to the better, you have done your mission well". (The you-know-who).

[mahnmut]

Don't name him, he usually blushes severely when you do.

[underlankers]

^Wot 'e said.

[anfalicious]

The charity of the multitude, for me, outweighs the greed of the few (not economically, however), and is one of the things that gives me hope for this thing called the human race.

[geezer_also]

That is quite heartening!!!!
Thank you for the information :D