[public] Charities

[foreverdirt]

Happy new year, everyone! May your 2009 be filled with joy, love and robots.

One of my less silly new year's resolutions is to remember that it's better to light a candle than to curse not being Edison.

In that spirit, I would love it if people were to recommend their favourite charities.

Please note: This post is (currently) public.

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[exactlyhalf]

I still recommend Fred Hollows Foundation. I don't know of anyone with a better proven track record: one person cured of blindness for every US$53 they have received (cost adjusted etc.). At the very least, use this as a measuring stick to which to compare other charities in different areas (i.e. ask yourself what the others would achieve per $50).

[foreverdirt]

That's what it's called! Thank you -- emailing you about this was on my vague mental todo list, as while I could remember the very good points you made about this, I couldn't remember the actual figures involved. :)

[airgiodslv]

I try to donate regularly to Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS, but I also know that the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity are the two that were most applauded by friends I had in New Orleans during and after the disaster.

[foreverdirt]

Oh, that is very valuable information -- thanks so much.

[foreverdirt]

Oh, yes! I do love them -- and you're right, it makes a really wonderful gift. Thank you!

[apiphile]

Follow-up post: my friend rotem suggested (and I ended up donating my NaNoMoney to) Medecins Sans Frontieres, "MSF is an independent humanitarian medical aid agency committed to two objectives: providing medical aid wherever needed, regardless of race, religion, politics or sex and raising awareness of the plight of the people we help."