dying for water

While this article focuses on the lack of clean water in many developing countries, it also highlights the inefficiency of many aid organizations. It makes me cynical about donating money to all these charities that pop up because even if they're legit, who's to say the money's being put to good use? One of the things that I liked about this article was Gary White's emphasis on the need for community involvement in aid efforts. Good reading.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47978-2005Jan29.html