Where is all the money that USA sends to Africa going? Is it helping the people? I need some !!?
597873
What money does the US send to africa, yeah right, I bet there is no money going over there from the US maybe certain famouse people in the US like oprah sends money but there is no account of the US government sending money to Africa the UN wouldn't even save their lives but the US is going to send money.
280847
Tax money isn't being spent, it's being pi$$ed away. How many hundred of billions of the money we pay into the US government are being thrown away in a country that, before we attacked it, had little or nothing to do with America or it's security? How are the 80 billion dollars in tax breaks to the oil companies going to help the average American? How is the 3-5 billion dollars we give to Israel every year (Israel, by the way, is the 6th richest country in the world) helping the average American? Taxation is equal to theft - the taking of money and property by force. While I have no problem with the US helping it's own and humanitarian aid to other countries, and gladly give my tax dollars, the fact that the government can't even work out a budget that is anywhere near balanced is despicable.
932748
The site below has some interesting facts.  The developed world set a target of 0.7% of its gross national income to be given to the poor nations.  Almost every nation came up short.  Except for Luxembourg and the Scandinavian nations who are always good. We give alot in gross dollars but as a proportion of our income we are cheapskates.  Italy beats us.  Tiny little Belgium beats us.  Belgium!  What have they got to give away anyway?  Chocolate?
1092531
And while we are at it ... why are we sending over $38Billion each year to them? What 'good' do they do with the money?
843753
Africa...no question.\nThe USA only look after themselves.\n\nThe US doesn't give aid so much as cynically uses it's wealth to 'buy' global political advantage. It's never some altruistic humanitarian reason, they always demand something in return.
792032
Not enough.  If those who made over a million (even 100,00) a year,  and there are plenty of "stars" and politicians who do, would donate a percentage to feeding the hungry and housing the homeless here in the U.S.  we would become a stronger and healthier nation.  I guess it is more important to buy a 2 million dollar earring or vacation in the Hampton's.  Then we wonder what is wrong with this country. I am not saying just the people mentioned above, but anybody, who has more than they need.  Why look down at those who are not as fortunate, instead of trying to bring them up?  Is there money going to be of any help when we have killed half of our own people off through drugs and violence?  No, because this is what other countries have been waiting for.  Greed and stupidity will take us all down in time.
778534
No certain African countries have become to dependant on aid every year hundreds of million's are given to these countries and the following year they are back for more.There is something seriously wrong with the governments in these countries
553014
The American government isn't doing anything to help Africa at all. There are American Christian organizations that send aid to Africa like the Red Cross from the Catholics. The Bible belt doesn't give them anything they are just cheating the public, and lining there pocket's for themselves. TV Evangelists are scam artists, that money never gets to the poor people of Africa,(They are thieves). That is why the problem never gets any better.
214851
Canada and some other African contries backed us up, thank you for that. Who did the U.S.A ever help out?
489386
"We gave $2.4 billion last year; 40 percent of total contributions by all countries," said U.S. Agency for International Development (search) Administrator Andrew Natsios. "We are by far the largest donor — no one even comes close to us."\n\nIn dollar terms, the United States leads the world in foreign aid from government sources. But individual and corporate charity from the United States also exceeds that of any other developed nation, and those donations exceed official government expenditures. Last year, Americans donated billions to international causes.\n\n"Americans give $240 billion overall each year to charity. Only 2 percent of that money is for international causes, so we're talking about $5 billion," said Daniel Borochoff, president of the American Philanthropy Association (search).\n\nThe source for this information is listed below.  For a list of American Charities, both American based and international, click on the following link.  Then eat your words.\n\nhttp://www.charitywatch.org/azlist.html
488480
Over the past 3 weeks I have received roughly 3000 mails asking for help to move millions.\nAfrica does not have as much money to pay the % I have been offered in the last 6 months!\ndo an internet search for "419"\nEducate yourself and do not get caught ;)
582444
We have poor in this country, like the poor victims of Katrina. Why would I send my money to Mexico when there are people that need it here.
338100
This is no small question.  :)\n\nIn your family, eluding poverty involves hard work.  Those who start poor will not have an easy time, but hard work is the key.  Nevertheless, life throws us sour apples at times and there is no way to perfectly prevent bankruptcy or financial ruin.  Things happen.  These are learning arenas where only by persisting can one make headway.\n\nAs far as country is concerned, I will speak for the sake of the USA (my country).  There really is no excuse for poverty in America; we have more than enough resources to meet the needs of every American and all those who would wish to immigrate.  ***Allocation*** is the problem, and I don't mean that in the Capitalism vs. Socialism frame -- I still believe in Capitalism.  Thing is, many items on our budget are frivolous or faulty; it is grand that our government is kind enough to fund socially-minded groups (which can be funded by charity), individuals who refuse to take care of themselves (remaining in poverty and pulling others down with them), and poor countries (don't get upset on this one yet; I'll handle it next), but meanwhile we have starving children of our own.  Nobody should be starving; there's enough food in America to feed the whole Western continent!!! \n\nAnd the world at large...  We have spent decades throwing money into third world countries, and no change has been made.  The reason:  most of these countries are ruled by selfish dictators who take our generous funds and use them craftily in self-serving ways.  You CANNOT pour money into a country with corrupted leadership!  \n\nGhana is an excellent example; thousands of Christians with good intentions send supplies and money to this country...apparently unaware that the military (and postal service itself) goes through these things before they ever reach their target.  When they do, if they do, guess what?  Yep.  Resources are gone.  I've been to Ghana and seen this with my own eyes.  The only way to get resources in successfully is by taking them in yourself or being there when they arrive...and since civil law is ruled militaristically, this still does not mean you will keep them.\n\nUnfortunately, I don't have a sound answer to eradicating poverty in third world countries.  We could make sure resources entered in massive quantities, but that would not necessarily change the economy or government...and we've recently experienced how costly and grueling changing the government can be (if you're responsible afterwards).
976570
Last time we went into Africa they killed our soldiers and dragged their naked corpses through the street.Thats what happens when you try to feed them. Let Africa fix their own problem. The peole on here worrying about Darfur, are the same ones that said Iraq is none of our business!
47497
I have some info. There's alot of hungry people in africa. And perhaps if they did some work to stir up some money, then they could buy some food. They should stop bumming food off of countries that feel bad for them. either die or work. It's that easy.
255151
Let me guess, you want to smuggle millions of dollars out of the country you got from some defunct dictator?  Go to hell.  Its bad enough that my inbox is cluttered with scam garbage, and even worse that some people actually fall for it, but please keep it off here.
813390
It is a documented fact that Christians give more to charities and help those who struggle than any other group.  How many atheists or agnostic groups do you see out there sending help in the form of money or physically being there.\n\nYou are such a hypocrite.  Why don't you stop complaining about how you aren't in a financial position to help or that you wish you could go to Africa and help.  If you really care, get up off of your a$$ and do something about it.  Stop hiding behind your excuses.\n\nNo, instead you just sit up in the gallery spewing out your condemnations on the very people who are the ones doing what you don't have the guts to do.  How pathetic.