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]

Except it was a half-joke. But do go on.

[htpcl]

I try not to.

[allhatnocattle]

"no extreme is ever good" is a teaching of Buddah

[nairiporter]

Yep. That's the one I'm talking about. (whistles)

[telemann]

Yes, worldwide income inequality is growing, according to this article on The Economist's website.

[telemann]

The article does offer some conjecture; didn't you read it?

[nairiporter]

You don't have to. I only linked for those who are ready to say "citation needed". :-)

[geezer_also]

Dear Officer Odie,
It's not just the judge who ain't going to look at your "8X10 color glossy photos with the circle and arrows" ;)