Child Sponsorship

[Poguesy]

Has anyone done this before?

Curious.

 

[LoneKiller]

I can't say I have. Nevertheless, I do think that it
is a great thing. Thinking about doing it yourself Pogs?

 

[Poguesy]

I read into it a little yesterday and decided to sponsor a young kid in Albania.

Some people go on about the money not getting used/wasted etc but i think it's just an excuse to cop out.

Besides, am hardly gonna miss a few less pints every month to benefit the life of some kid and their community.

 

[LoneKiller]

That's a very compassionate thing for you to do man. Very compassionate.

 

[theraab]

I remember my grandparents sponsored a child somewhere in South America (I don't remember what agency it was through), but the kid did write to them and things like that.

 

[SophiaGrace]

i think it's a great idea Pogs.

 

[Poguesy]

I'm glad i signed up for it now.

It's the least i can do

 

[Badjedidude]

I'm always leery of my money going to overhead and staff salaries when I give to charity.

That's why I prefer to give or assist on my own, rather than through a large "non-profit" organization.

 

[Poguesy]

I'm always leery of my money going to overhead and staff salaries when I give to charity.

That's why I prefer to give or assist on my own, rather than through a large "non-profit" organization.

The one i am using says 83.1% of the money goes directly to the child and local community, whilst 16.2% goes on fundraising and 0.7% on administration.

But yeah i get ya on that point. I've only ever really given to the local Salvation Army boys or paid for yearly memberships.

This be the first time i have given to a charity nationwide and/or worldwide.

 

[monkeysox]

I'm always leery of my money going to overhead and staff salaries when I give to charity.

That's why I prefer to give or assist on my own, rather than through a large "non-profit" organization.

The one i am using says 83.1% of the money goes directly to the child and local community, whilst 16.2% goes on fundraising and 0.7% on administration.


This be the first time i have given to a charity nationwide and/or worldwide.

I have given to the deaf children on a monthly basis - but was wary about the percentage the children actually get, So well done Pogs and thanks for stating that its actually quite a good percentage the child receives themselves.

 

[Poguesy]

Application for a volunteer position now in the post.

We can all make a difference for a little of our time and money!

 

[Lonely in BC]

I'm always leery of my money going to overhead and staff salaries when I give to charity.

That's why I prefer to give or assist on my own, rather than through a large "non-profit" organization.

I'm with you on this Badjedidude- there are a few "disadvantaged" kids that I know in the area who've been appreciative of the extras (even the necessities on a few occasions) they wouldn't otherwise have. By no means do I see myself as some great humanitarian but I do bleed when I see kids going without.

 

[Sci-Fi]

I thought the subject said child censorship at first, derp.

That's a good thing to do, my mom used to do it before she had my brother and I. She always said it was a very rewarding thing to do, especially when she'd get pictures back and letters knowing what her donation was able to help the child with.