Sunday night the program Sixty Minutes had a report on the earthquake in Pakistan that occurred October 8th. The earthquake hasn't gotten much press compared to the Tsunami or Hurricane Katrina, but it was much, much worse. The United Nations calls it the biggest humanitarian disaster they've ever faced. Around 90,000 are dead. Three million people don't have shelter, and winter, harsh winter is coming.
I've researched ways to donate, and have decided to go through the United Methodist church, not because of my background, but because 95% or more of donations go directly to the cause. Administrative costs are paid through church donations, so relief donations go to relief.
Doctors Without Borders is also working on this disaster. 85.4% of donations go to programs, so this is also a great way to give.
United Methodist Committee on Relief
Doctors Without Borders
For more research on charitable causes and how much bang you get for your buck, check out the Better Business Bureau.
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