World Vision is a wonderful organization, however I am quite skeptical about it. For those of you that recall my position on cancer research, I view mass collection as a scam. Please don’t get me wrong; I think giving to those in need a great thing to do. After all, it’s what Jesus, himself, did. In fact, if I had the money, I would fly into these countries myself. That way, I’d know for certain that my money was going directly to them and not mostly for the high cost of the administration. My parents and grandparents both sponsor kids from World Vision and I always tell them that I don’t think they should because their sponsored children are not the ones benefiting from their generosity.
It seems like these kids that we see on television looking feeble and hungry never seem to change over the years -- despite the millions that have been sent to their countries over the years in financial and humanitarian aid. “For just pennies a day, you can feed a village.” This is what we’re told. Trillions of pennies have been sent in just my generation, yet, nothing’s changed. Even when I see an updated photo of the kids my family sponsor, they appear to look the same as they did before. I strongly believe that World Vision should be targeting the government and the super rich instead of mainly the middle class. The world governments should be forced to put pressure on the governments of these impoverished nations to stand up and do something for their citizens rather than just begging other nations for financial assistance.
For what one first-world nation spends in a day on war, we could end poverty and debt in these countries. Until the governments of the world make it their business, people will have to sponsor generations of malnourished children. I hope you agree. Even if you don’t, I want to hear why. Please post your comments below and share your opinions with me.
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