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BK001
10-14-2018, 02:53 PM
A very interesting perspective explaining why money is the best donation. From a TED talk article and video.

Dale Herzog is a logistics and supply chain engineer at the UPS Foundation. He held many operational and industrial engineering positions throughout a 41-year career at UPS. He worked in the humanitarian sector for his last 11 years there, helping improve processes and data visibility for NGOs (non-government organizations) worldwide. He lives in Louisiana.

Article and Video here:

After a disaster, don’t send teddy bears or clothing — send money. | (https://ideas.ted.com/after-a-disaster-dont-send-toys-or-clothing-send-money-heres-why/)
Challenger
10-14-2018, 03:46 PM
A very interesting perspective explaining why money is the best donation. From a TED talk article and video.

Dale Herzog is a logistics and supply chain engineer at the UPS Foundation. He held many operational and industrial engineering positions throughout a 41-year career at UPS. He worked in the humanitarian sector for his last 11 years there, helping improve processes and data visibility for NGOs (non-government organizations) worldwide. He lives in Louisiana.

Article and Video here:

After a disaster, don’t send teddy bears or clothing — send money. | (https://ideas.ted.com/after-a-disaster-dont-send-toys-or-clothing-send-money-heres-why/)

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ColdNoMore
10-14-2018, 04:45 PM
A very interesting perspective explaining why money is the best donation. From a TED talk article and video.

Dale Herzog is a logistics and supply chain engineer at the UPS Foundation. He held many operational and industrial engineering positions throughout a 41-year career at UPS. He worked in the humanitarian sector for his last 11 years there, helping improve processes and data visibility for NGOs (non-government organizations) worldwide. He lives in Louisiana.

Article and Video here:

After a disaster, don’t send teddy bears or clothing — send money. | (https://ideas.ted.com/after-a-disaster-dont-send-toys-or-clothing-send-money-heres-why/)

That makes sense...thanks! :thumbup:


I always use this site, before I send anything to a particular disaster/cause.


Charity Navigator (poke here) (http://www.charitynavigator.org)


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Buffalo Jim
10-14-2018, 08:48 PM
Very interesting article and also a very interesting website . Thanks for sharing !
Challenger
10-15-2018, 05:37 AM
Check out "The Rotary Foundation" on Charity Navigator . At the very top of ratings.
Bucco
10-15-2018, 09:02 AM
Very interesting article and also a very interesting website . Thanks for sharing !

TED is a very productive, thought provoking website. You can really get enthralled with talks on virtually every subject imaginable.