Re: sponsoring a child for life
Its only natural to want to help those closer to your own nationality, background etc. Charities are often based on such things because they need a "target market" to solicit donations from.
I was kind of angry with a donation I made last year. This clean-cut boy rang my doorbell to solicit a donation for summer camp for needy kids. He showed me photos of this gorgeous camp, the needy kids and all they get. I had 20 dollars on me so I gave. I later found out that its only for jewish kids. Ack. Not that I have anything against jewish kids but I felt it wasnt quite honest that he failed to mention that particular point.