When they start paying more than half a million dollars to one of their administrators to run the "charity business".
When the people who run the charity have interesting political connections.
When the charity donates less than 25% to their main cause and keep 75% of the money for themselves for "administrative services".
Yesterday was an interesting day. You get to see one of the biggest self-proclaim charity in America getting under intense public scrutiny.
The funding stopped under the flimsiest of excuse.
The sources from inside describe the decision as politically motivated.
People started to express the outrage.
Some officials resigned from the charity as a sign of protest.
The chairperson of the charity looked like a buffoon when she tried to defend the moronic decision.
Female senators expressing disbelieve over the decision.
After so much outrage from the people, the charity decided to reverse their earlier decision today.
I can't believe how much money I've spent buying items labelled with pink ribbons. I am not going to buy anything that support this foundation again.
salaam,
ReplyDeletethis kind of thing was exposed in the uk a couple of years back. I know a guy who works for oxfam, even the lowest workers (street vendors) earn around 10 pounds an hour, unlike what some people may think, it is not commission based work. I brought this to his attention as he is always trying to get people to sign up, and he said that 'charity' is the wrong word, these are organisations that feed people amongst other things, you paying towards the running of the organisation, and every person who works for oxfam (the people higher up at any rate) could earn alot more money elsewhere, so they are doing everyone a big favour, i guess. I don't give to these kind of organised charities anymore, better just choosing a box in the mosque and give your money there, though again, it is hard to know how much of it gets to the needy, but I like to think it is more than 25% (insha Allah). Alternatively, homeless people also, especially in winter.
Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything about the Oxfam or any other charities in the UK, but I understand the point you are making – some charities are run like for profit business.
Sometimes the easiest way to do charities is to give up to local places that you know are putting your money or donation to good use.