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With all the resources we have in the World, you'd think this would be resolved by now. But, why isn't it? We meet a few good people out there who sponsor orphans, support charity organizations such as Islamic Relief or Helping Hands (especially when Tariq Aziz is on) and do their part in trying to resolve World Hunger. But there aren't enough of these ACTIVISTS. On the other hand, we meet a ton of people who sit in front of the TV or in a gathering and totally talk crap about all non-profit organizations, especially those run by Muslims, calling 'em all a bunch of frauds. Let's call this group of people, who criticize the non-profit organizations, the NAYSAYERS.
The purpose of this village is NOT to criticize the NAYSAYERS (or anyone, for that matter) OR to get anyone to start donating (more power to you, if you do) but instead create a think tank and brainstorm on creating a system that will get the NAYSAYERS involved. NAYSAYERS are not bad people, they just need a good system. Let's come up with that system, shall we?
Together we can, inshAllah, with the help of Allah, help those starved people.
So what are you waiting for? Join the club, and then check out the journals, for the "problem" and then the "possible solution" and get 'em brain juices pumping!
Your intelligence may save a life.
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has added a new journalLimit the population. Ban people in poor countries from reproducing, or do a 1-child policy. Break the policy and you get fined. Follow the policy and you get free food or discounts on everything or some other economic reward.
The population is the biggest problem everywhere, but mostly in 3rd world countries.
There's no other way to abolish world hunger. This is the most practical and possible way.
sonia611
A possible solution to end world hunger would be if everyone became Muslim and had to pay the zakaat and some payed more for Sadaqah. That is the only solution to end world hunger insha'Allah...and one day insha'Allah ta'Ala it will happen....
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has added a new journalDo you know of someone who refuses to donate?
So, what is/was the reason for that person to not donate?
Again, the purpose of this community is not to point fingers, but to understand the naysayers and give them something that they need.
JazzyJaan
geek, its just not going to happen. People who donate for world hunger are on the extremes i.e. they're part of a very small population.Nothing happens unless its economically motivated.
Its like a group who wants the save the polar bears. Thats a great thing to do as well, but like in the case of World hunger, there are a few number of pepole who are actually willing to do something about it.
If you want to reduce world hunger, start at the root cause. Wipe out corruption from their governments, introduce family planning, etc.
Simply trying to get enough food to them will never achieve anything, never. Its hoenstly like throwing gold dust in the river. You're going to be wasting your effort, not to be cruel but thats what it is.
hook007
I may be a NAYSAYER myself...While working with the government, they made it very easy to give to charity (and very hard to ignore the yearly campaign!), but when the UNICEF scandal broke many people, myself included, were shocked that the CEO was making millions and something like 40% of your money was going to help people. I give my zakat to my mosque, the needy that I know, and to struggling family members, but still have a hard time giving to organizations. Your suggested solution in the other journal could alleviate some of my concerns about those organization for sure.
Another concern is what recently happened to Akeem Olajuwon, the retired basketball star. He has been charged with supporting terrorism through his donations to one organization and I'm sure many people have that concern. It took me jumping through many h oops just send my sister money in Egypt, so I can only imagine the scrutiny that they apply to donations. The disclosures that you mentioned in the other journal could also alleviate that concern as well.
So there you have it: a real life semi-NAYSAYER. Flog me for the good of the cause... :P
Hilarious-Geek
Unfortunately not. I think it's the other way around, the more you get, the less you give. Greed plays an important role in there I guess. Sad indeed.
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has added a new journalTo start off, there are 3 main reasons why NAYSAYERS don't donate. .
a) NAYSAYERS believe that non-profit charitable organizations are a bunch of fraud. They might have a well argument to support their claim, but they seem to generalize all organizations by the actions of a few. Missing Key: TRUST.
b) NAYSAYERS believe that they have no idea where the non-profit organization is going to do spend their donation. This argument does carry some weight. Fund raising efforts are usually over-generalized, "Food for children in Africa".. Where in Africa? What's the situation? How many people? Whats the cost to feed one person? All of this information is usually not presented to motivate the NAYSAYERS into donating. Missing Key: INVOLVE.
c) NAYSAYERS may also claim that they had donated before and have no idea where that money was spent and what impact it had, if any. "You made a difference in such and such way" is a great pat on the back and can motivate the person to donate again, especially when statements include to the penny accounts of where the money was spent, showing all the operations costs as well. Donating nowadays is a one way street. You donate to a cause and hope it does some good. Missing Key: RESULTS.
Check out the "A possible Solution" journal...
Hilarious-Geek
That is a good point. Islamic Relief has been a key player in providing instant relief especially after Tsunami and the recent earthquake in pakistan. They are doing alhamdAllah the right things, it's just that, like you said.. its a "one way" business. Donors are not involved in the process.TSN3
bismillah irehmaan iraheemasalam'ualaikum wrt wbh
I think NAYSAYERS have a issue of trust with the organizations that they dealing with when donating there money. I guess the organization is not showing any results of where the money was actually used when donated by the others... Also we as Insaan have a tendency to always think twice b4 handing out our money to anyone, the issue of trust always comes up and we begin to think whether they organization that we hand in the money for donation is going to use it in the right place for the right reasons or not... I am sure we all do think about that twice, because it is in our Nature to do so...
Look at the ISLAMIC RELIEF which is also an organization that is working around the world to make a difference,, yet people don't seem to question there trust,,b/z they are actually making a difference that could be seen, but still not enough to share it with everyone who needs our help.. In one way business b4 they donate do make sure that the money is going to the right non charitable organizations, that they could later on relate to when doing there tax filing for next year,,so that could also be the reason of where the money goes makes a difference to them.
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has added a new journalA beta model called SaveLivesTogether (beta name) is in it's initial phases. Without going into much details, this system will create a real time website which will have the following features:
a) Detailed information about the cause ahead of time, with goals, amount of money needed etc.
b) Real time statistics during the operations such as updates and statistical reports , showing how much of the person's money was spent where. Let's say a person donated $10, the report should show $5 spent on food, $2 on medicine, $3 on operational costs etc. This shouldn't be very hard to implement, as one individual's money would be a percentage of the total pool of funds.
c) Live streaming of audio/video from the devastated area.
d) Emergency alerts (i.e. "As reported, AIDS is an issue here, but Malaria is also an issue that we weren't prepared for, we need $x amount of funds immediately to get some vaccine."). People will also be able to see how much of that $x amount is already collected, all real time of course.
This kind of a system will not just get the NAYSAYERS to donate once, but donate over and over again because they will become a part of the system. It'll be the next best thing to actually being there..
Together, we can, inshAllah, make a difference. Maybe, just maybe, you were the one the starved are depending on. Join now and post your comments.
Hilarious-Geek
That's true. Naysayers just need an excuse to not donate. No doubt about that. But maybe with this we can get someone who's really got some doubts involved. Hopefully, one day inshAllah.zq786
i strongly agree with the presentation of the statistical data to the donors in order to let them know how and where the money was spent. however, i personally believe that when we dont want to donate then we ask soooooooo many Qs, not only that we refuse to donate we actually discourage others to donate as well by causing doubts in their minds. in fact, each and everyone of us know and relate to a social group who are involved in some sort of charity, instead of mistrusting, we can always donate to any charity organizations that we think are trustworthy. WE SHOULD NEVER HESITATE WHEN IT COMES TO HELP, GO FOR IT AND GRAB THE SAWAAB.