why do we need charity events to keep children from poverty in the uk.?
959879
I applaud you.\n\nYou have just said exactly what I feel. We can't do anything about it because the people of this country would rather beleive the endless drivel of lies that comes out of a certain PM's mouth than look around, see with their own two eyes  and vote accordingly. The blatant waste of taxpayers money on perks for MPs alone could go a long way to combating true poverty for the poorest families in the u.k. In this day and age we should not have a single child in the U.K go hungry or without a roof over it's head before money is dished out to 'whereveristan' for whatever project the dictator of that country claims it needs the cash for....... it really makes my blood boil.
1054805
I don't think it's at all charitable of you to donate your old clothes that you no longer want and then expect to get financial compensation ie a tax write off in return. Do you even know the meaning of charitable? P.S. Why don't you sell the clothing to some homeless 'street' people? They have money from begging and can probably skip a meal or two to buy some clothes. (Just a thought)
99901
This is a very serious problem.  I just heard about it a few weeks ago.  It is in no way a scam, and these children really need all the help they can get.
460957
I would think that it would depend on the country where you wanted to set up the orphanage. Try contacting the local government, or contact a church or other charitable organization for advice.
584430
I'm sorry, I have to tell you I disagree with this charity.  Yes, they do use the donations to help people, but they do not do anything to solve the underlying problems.\n\nMy grandmother saved a child through this charity when grandma was 20 years old.  My mother saved the three children that were born because of it.  When I was 20, all of those children had grown up, and had starving children of their own.  I now had nine children to save.\n\nAll nine of those children have now grown up, and had three babies each.  You, my friend, now have 27 starving children to save.  It never ends!\n\nYour money will be better spent on a charity that provides books or educational material to people so they can learn to help themselves.\n\nSIL International has been rated #1 Educational Charity for the second year in a row by Smart Money Magazin Full story and rankings:\nhttp://www.sil.org/sil/news/2001/smartmoney.htm
302450
Even more sickening is how were SET UP to think that way - how  modern government  makes it so that without money you can't have a decent house, decent food, or decent clothes. And at the same time, television and magazines make people think that they HAVE to have fancy clothes, homes, cars, etc., when that money would be better put to use in charity. As for answering your question, I think that the media and the government have the potential to do a big part in fixing that situation, but whether they will is another question.
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.
692321
I don't think we need just more money.  We need more people to step up and make a difference.\n\nPrograms like CASA http://www.nationalcasa.org/  try to reach children in the system and turn their lives around before they end up in prison or on welfare.  \n\nCould they use more money?  Sure.  But they really need more concerned citizens to step up and volunteer.  \n\nWe need more programs like that that focus on prevention, so that we have less need for jails.
1176820
im guessing becoz of the poverty in third world countries and the lack  of support........here clinics give us condoms, they probably dont there, and coz of there ill conditions, it triggers it, wheras many people in uk, dont even know they have it.
1000592
no. You are causing more problems by selling drugs, and the people you sell them to, will need your charity too. You need to do something healthy, cure a problem rather than cause one.
248146
I would do a local charity, and it would be a group home at different at all levels of need. Our community has needy kids and the closest facilities are 200 miles away. Most parents can't travel that, so the kids are left in the system instead of being reintegrated to the families. They do have foster homes here, but children who pose a threat to themselves or others are not placed in foster homes. These are the local children I would like to help.
548912
You are not a charity, so no one can give you a donation. Just working hard and being in debt is not going to get you a lot of sympathy. Money management is something that should be taught in school. That will help you more than a donation.
702698
Stop for a moment & think. \n\nIt is for sure a good idea to increase what we spend on caring for the less poor& to decrease what we spend on wars.\n\nWars a useuly fought by those that want more of something for them selfs. (Money, power etc.) with little though as to what happens to the children. Those children that survive grow up & become fighters against those that fought against them.\n\nAnd the cycle goes on again.
56253
Actually never thought of it...Still u can consider the following points :\n\n1)People from rural areas sell lots of Cows/Goats during this event. Many of them take a year long plan and preparations keeping in mind the Eid sells. So, a good boost for them.\n\n2)Huge amount of leather from animals are collected that time. Leather industries benefit the most I think.\n\n3)Share of animal meat as well as earnings from leather are distributed among poor people. Mosques and Madrasas are also given away fair financial assistances. \n\n......
833943
That can be quite a controversial question.  Unfortunately in many places schools, for example, are so poorly funded that children participate in many fund raising activities.  In a perfect world there would be no need to have children participate in fund raisers.  The fund raising is not necessarily bad, as it can teach children many great skills, including the social skills necessary for such tasks, though some may consider it child labor to have children participate in fund raisers.  Children in my neighborhood did a school fund raiser last week and came to my door selling chocolate bars.  I bought some, of course, but I don't like the chocolate bar fund raiser because of the issues today with health and nutrition.   Some fund raisers involve the sale of such items as Christmas ornaments, greeting cards, etc., where the customer gets a more substantial product for the money, which seems a bit better.\n\nI don't think there is anything wrong with having children help raise funds for worthy causes, participating in a reasonable way under the supervision of responsible adults.  It helps them learn that nothing is free and that many of the privileges we have cost money.  I don't  think children should be expected to take responsibility for fund raising - parents or other adults need to be the key players.  In some schools I have worked in, parents opted to contribute an amount to the school each year equivalent to what their child might be expected to raise by selling chocolate bars - sometimes that is a viable option.\n\nI don't know if this has answered your question, but those are some of my thoughts on the issue.  I hope it helps.
912133
The desire to make charitable donations usualy comes from within.  Therefore, if it ain't there it just ain't there.  Doesn't make you terrible.  However, I'd like to suggest that you volunteer to be of help in your local Special Olympics organization.  The faces of the children and happiness exhibited in all participants will be a priceless reward for your service and your service will be worth more than the dollars you are uncomfortable and unwilling to give.
442651
When they stop killing each other and elect non corrupt govenments would be a start. Education is the key. All these charitys chucking money at them wont change a thing.