One of the most prominent reasons as to why more people do not contribute to humanitarian organizations is corruption. Many ready and willing individuals are discouraged from donating because there has been so much commotion about money that was intended to support those in need, and instead goes into the pockets of the already wealthy. It is a shameful fact, but it is reality.
It saddens me to think about the potential donations that could have done so much good. There have been many times that I see a commercial asking, sometimes begging for donations and I disregard it. I do this because it has become so easy to assume that the money will not go to poor, starving child on the tv, but into the pockets of those running the business. Unfortunately it is difficult to differentiate those who have intentions of truly supporting those in need, and those who are attempting to make a quick buck for themselves; so it seems that everyone ends up suffering as a result.
It seems ironic that the movement for humanitarian aid has come so far in doing such good only to be hindered by negativity. It is as though we can't escape it. Even in a instance where people have pure and positive intentions, it is still influenced and hampered by bad. What can we do to reverse these negative connotations that are now tied to such a great cause? How can we promote giving in a safe and effective manner? How can we right the wrongs?
I agree with you. I think that there are thousands of people across the world that try to do a change but for one reason or another, they are forced to silence and end the movement because there are people from the top that don't let them. I think that we can do something to help the movement.
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing we can do is to educate people and telling them the benefits of helping people and if we don't people are going to be worse, but for instance if we help them, they can start a new life and better themselves. We need to teach them that the negative connotations are not there but if we help, we can bring positive outcomes.
I think that the best way we can promote is by teaching kids since they are young to help others and we can give them tips and ideas like getting many people involve and help from adults.
Do you think people fear that contributions might not end up where they think they will? Seems a challenge sometimes to educate yourself about all these kinds of organizations. I know I have a few I know are doing good work and I regularly support them. But I had to do my research first.
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