Comments on: Haiti earthquake donations http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/ Exploring how to get real change for your dollar. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:57:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: stewie http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-281190 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:13:33 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-281190 We support the Red Cross - they are well known and send the support that is required into affected areas. We support the Red Cross - they are well known and send the support that is required into affected areas.

]]> by: Holden http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-100663 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:38 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-100663 Patrick, some <a href="http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0114102wyclef1.html" rel="nofollow">legitimate concerns have been raised about Yele</a>. More generally - and this is addressed to other commenters on this post as well - do you have reasons for supporting other organizations that you feel are stronger than the <a href="http://www.givewell.org/Haiti" rel="nofollow">(updated) reasons we've listed for our choice?</a> If so, please share; if not, why give to those organizations? Patrick, some legitimate concerns have been raised about Yele.

More generally - and this is addressed to other commenters on this post as well - do you have reasons for supporting other organizations that you feel are stronger than the (updated) reasons we’ve listed for our choice? If so, please share; if not, why give to those organizations?

]]> by: patrick coady http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-100089 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:53:08 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-100089 I sent a donation to Yele Haiti, Probably in spite of all the negative publicity. I have yet to find any good or bad infor regarding teh organization. Can anyone provide feedback? I sent a donation to Yele Haiti, Probably in spite of all the negative publicity. I have yet to find any good or bad infor regarding teh organization. Can anyone provide feedback?

]]> by: recognition awards http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-99878 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:17:08 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-99878 I am agree that ARC is doing well although there may be some missuses but still it is good org . volunteers are really well I will donate to ARC I am agree that ARC is doing well although there may be some missuses but still it is good org . volunteers are really well I will donate to ARC

]]> by: kim http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-99724 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:42:56 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-99724 ARC is most definitely an organization whose volunteers are quick to respond and care about their work. I would guess that reading postings by Charity Navigator and other places that "evaluate" charities with differing criteria fails to see that in a HUGE disaster such as this, a huge response is needed and that and fast...that's what the Red Cross can do...it is not about specific issues, but rather more general relief concerns. ARC is most definitely an organization whose volunteers are quick to respond and care about their work. I would guess that reading postings by Charity Navigator and other places that “evaluate” charities with differing criteria fails to see that in a HUGE disaster such as this, a huge response is needed and that and fast…that’s what the Red Cross can do…it is not about specific issues, but rather more general relief concerns.

]]> by: Steve http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-99377 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:57:26 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-99377 Here is a great way to send supplies yourself... Such as MRE's, other food products, canned water, safty kits, etc. Red Cross local chapters will make sure it gets to the proper relief effort. www.worldgrocer.com just another option Here is a great way to send supplies yourself… Such as MRE’s, other food products, canned water, safty kits, etc. Red Cross local chapters will make sure it gets to the proper relief effort.

www.worldgrocer.com

just another option

]]> by: Ian Turner http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98775 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:46:46 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98775 The American Red Cross is a Congressionally chartered instrumentality of the united states, and is also a 501 (c) (3) qualified organization. The two are not exclusive. The American Red Cross is a Congressionally chartered instrumentality of the united states, and is also a 501 (c) (3) qualified organization. The two are not exclusive.

]]> by: Rochelle http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98738 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:34:58 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98738 Tony, the American Red Cross is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Tony, the American Red Cross is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

]]> by: Sarah http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98499 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:05:40 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98499 Tony, thank you for your response, and the link you provided. Very helpful! Tony, thank you for your response, and the link you provided. Very helpful!

]]> by: John http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98477 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:32:30 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-donations/#comment-98477 I would never donate to the Amirican Red Cross, there are much better donation website out there. For example: <a>Haiti Earthquake Donations</a> They promote a great organization! I would never donate to the Amirican Red Cross, there are much better donation website out there. For example:

Haiti Earthquake Donations

They promote a great organization!

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