The article makes some good points, definitely- plus, I'm also worried about SK's ability to split the funds and support a charity and a child. I think there needs to be an emphasis on recruiting supporters rather than re-vamping the charities just yet. Do you guys have a Twitter? Might be a good way to get followers!
Ashley from Miami, FL
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 2:02:58 PM
Wow that is quite the turn around from supporting Compassion International some months ago.I thought your site was doing good for people but putting articles up that are negative of organizations trying to help is low.Search kindly doesn't seem so kind now.By the way Compassion is a five star charity and the letters I receive show a maturing child who once had no hope now has hope to be higher educated and help her Country.This is the last time I visit this negative site.Boo to tasteless content
Liz from Canada
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 3:03:01 PM
The author raises some valid points. I think if I were a child who didn't have a sponsor but all my friends did, that I would probably feel inferior. It's sad that these programs seem targeted more at the donor's vanity than the needs of the children. I admit that I would probably find the prospect of receiving thank-you letters from kids very tempting as a way to prove to myself that I was a "good person," but it seems we need to stop thinking about our needs and focus on their needs.
William J from Lancaster, PA
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:10:38 AM
I liked the idea about sponsoring a child, but also had concerns about whether we're raising enough money for that.
Now I've read the new blog, I think maybe it would be better if we used that money for something else- maybe microloans? That way, it is still a personable way to help someone else. As an added bonus, we get the money back (to reloan or to give out, if we get behind again).
I'm not sure if we could go through a charity to do this, but I've found www.kiva.org to be a good site.
Caroline B. from Atlanta, GA
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 8:08:44 PM
That's a great idea!
Like L3na, I was wondering if there would be enough funds coming in to really support both the CoM and the lit program, but I think helping just one kid and getting direct feedback will definitely make SK more personable, and also a better way to see how this money we are raising is making a real, lasting impact.
Lexi from IL
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 4:04:30 PM
I think that school program would be nice, but we're hardly making any money as it is, and only send $30 to a charity would be sad. So SPREAD THE WORD!
Lukk
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 3:03:23 PM
Love the update Syed, i'm only worried about what L3na said- we might not be making enough to support both efforts at the moment. Hopefully that will change with time either way.
Matt from CT
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 11:11:51 AM
I support your idea of a literacy programme. But will you be sponsoring just one child (directly, anyway)? x
Elliot from UK
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 5:05:48 AM
The literacy program definitely sounds like a great idea. I'm all for it. Would there be enough funds to support both endeavors though? (i.e. fund raising for other charities and fund raising for the lit program?)
L3na
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 12:12:11 PM
This site is awesome :)
Danny from UK
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 4:04:39 PM
