Why many Pakistani-Americans aren't sending flood donations home

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Re: Why many Pakistani-Americans aren’t sending flood donations home

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^ Wouldn’t it be useful if you can help me find the answers about what the best way to send aid to the needy? I wouldn’t be asking in an internet forum if the local Pakistan population can provide a clear guideline. Almost everyone in the Edison, NJ Pak community that I know tell me not to waste my money by sending it through any channel that puts it in the hands of ANY Pak gov agency!

Believe it or not, my daughter was crying this morning because I wouldn’t write a check and send it in to some charity or other! And we are not even Pakistanis!

That’s heartening to read. I think if someone really wants to send any money, they can easily google any NGO or whatever and do some background research. I find it silly when people say oh we don’t know who to donate to, oh we don’t trust this or that. Come on, get off your arses and google it! BTW this is a rant aimed at everyone, not at you!

I’d say if you’re wary of handing it over to the Pakistani government, look into Imran Khan Flood Relief Fund, Disaster Emergency Committee, Sahara For Life, Edhi Foundation, Islamic Relief, Red Cross and such like (To name a few). These are generally well respected NGO’s.

P.S. I’ve linked you to their donation pages, you can read about them and make an informed decision.