Kiva is an alternative to donating money. You can choose to LEND money to a specific entrepreneur in the devloping world empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty.
You essentially would be helping someone start a small buisness that allows them to better themselves and their community. If you decide to lend, you choose exactly who, what, and where your money goes, it is very different than donating money to a large organization.
The website is straight forward and easy to navigate, give it ten minutes and I bet you will think it is a great idea. Keep in mind other parts of the world are very different than the United States, poor here is nothing compared to how some of these people live.
http://www.kiva.org/app.php
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