Re: [UC] Not about HD - Aid to victims of the Tsunami

[Raaven O'Quinn]

I have it from a co-alumni (who is also an ex-war/international-reporter) that in the many international conflicts he's seen, the leanest, meanest, most useful organization he's seen is the International Rescue Committee.   They're considered one of the top charitable organizations in the world for their efficiency and quality, they devote a ridiculously small amount of resources to fund-raising and administration, and they've got experience in the area (Aceh province, particularly, where they already have people who were dealing with refugees of the political difficulties there before the disaster). Online donations and more info here: http://tinyurl.com/4d52p -Raaven O'Quinn "When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent."--Isaac Asimov Jim and Viet-Huong Tran Kurtz wrote: I just checked the Mennonite Central Committee site.  I am biased...I worked for MCC in Asia for many years...but I in my opinion they are a reputable organization....as are the others listed by Joe Clark. MCC is in process of airlifting water, grain, canned meat and medicine to the region.  Was very easy to make an on-line donation.   Jim Kurtz Joe Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:     Subject: Victims of the Tsunami If you want to help out by contributing to the relief effort, here are some reputable groups who already work in these countries and who have set up a relief effort for the victims of the tidal wave.   Joe Clarke       FOR MERCY'S SAKE   (Sojourners Website) ^top   As we join in prayer and concern for the millions affected by the earthquakes and tidal waves in South Asia, we offer this list of trusted humanitarian organizations that are responding to the crisis. (This list is by no means complete or exhaustive of all worthy organizations.) + Catholic Relief Service + Christian Aid + Church World Service + International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies + Lutheran World Relief + Mennonite Central Committee + Mercy Corps + World Relief + World Vision   -- ------- "When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent."--Isaac Asimov ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .