charity works.

Kristof has a piece today on Gifts That Change Lives with recommendations for places to donate. I meant to do a posting like this last week and then lost track of it, so here we go...

• Like Kristof said, Heifer International continues to do great work. They are fighting hunger and poverty and your gift provides an animal to an individual or family. The mission is sustainable and empowers. 

• Give money to the International Rescue Committee. Having worked for them in the field and in the U.S., I can attest to the quality of the people and the effectiveness of their projects. From humanitarian relief to development and post-conflict work, they are supporting refugees throughout the world.

• Let's not forget about Haiti. Hopital Albert Schweitzer was started by Gwen and Larry Mellon. Grandpolly went to school with Gwen Mellon growing up in Philadelphia. The Hopial Albert Schweitzer, starting in 1956, aims to improve health and quality of life. Before Dr. Paul Farmer and Partners in Health became what they are today, it was the Schweitzer Hospital who partnered with them on all of the TB tests. They continue to provide critical healthcare today. You should support them.