My niece and nephew are extremely privileged. They’re teenagers and they have more money in their bank accounts/higher credit limits than I have (they’re allowed to use their parents cards up to a certain amount). I’ve always resented buying Christmas gifts for them because they simply don’t need (or, imho, appreciate) them.
So, I’ve decided to spend more on them than I’ve ever spent, but in a different way. I want to sponsor one “Third World Child” each for them for a year. My understanding is that it’s usually about $25-$30 per month, which I’ll pay- actually comes out to >$600, but unlike the $100 I usually give them in gift cards, I’m actually glad to do it for a change.
The problem: I’ve given money to various relief charities (mostly American and African-AIDS related) over the years, but I’ve never done the “sponsor a child” thing. Any recommendations on an agency? I don’t care whether or not its faith based or secular AS LONG AS it’s legitimate and the money actually gets to the kids.
I’m currently leaning towards the Christian Children’s Fund because they’re high profile and they seem to have a good rep, and ironically, because of the “controversy” in which they were recently involved:
Does anybody give money to them and if so do they have tales (neg or pos)? Or can you recommend any other agencies?
Thanks
J
Yes, in fact I did get the idea in part from The Human Fund episode of Seinfeld, why do you ask? 