If you think that charities are not affected by the economic crisis these days then guess again. Remember, donations and contributions to which most charitable institutions rely on heavily come from the pockets of people who can spare and afford to support them. No thanks to inflation, even these people today are hit by hard times of high prices, cutting down on expenses and of course charitable contributions.
Charities are totally helpless in this aspect. Donating to charity is not a demandable thing. They are done out of voluntary will and for the people who used to do this, how can they if they themselves cannot survive the growing problems of daily needs? In short, inflation goes way beyond the financially able, they hamper them and makes them stay away from expenses or donations that many would see as a big lift towards aiding agencies put up for a cause.
At this rate, we may even see more suffering for these charitable institutions. How can they maintain their charitable ways if they cannot sustain their territories due to the financial crisis? A scary thought indeed and if it does happen, it seems like more people are destined to suffer than to be aided. In the end, it is the people to be blamed as well considering that we all have our own faults in contributing towards world crisis today.
In a survey of eight local safety-net organizations, several said the need for financial and in-kind donations is becoming desperate. Without additional support, they say, severe cuts in services are inevitable and likely will begin in August.
Others – while dealing with a flat financial year, a spike in demand and rising costs – are holding their own. But they’re banking on a benevolent holiday season to keep up.
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Categories: Analysis, Charities, Events | Tags: Charities, crisis, economy, inflation
Charities are not spared from the global inflation that we are experiencing today. While in most countries there are groups who still try to contribute in helping out these noble causes, there are some people who still do their part to the best of their abilities. This can be seen as this Golf Charity Event in Malaysia which had reportedly raised a total of RM1.062mil. The Naza TTDI 2008 Charity golf tournament held at the Saujana Golf and Country Club.
Playing for charity is surely something anyone would love to be in. Enjoying while at the same time doing it for a cause seems to be a good way to satisfy both worlds. But the real beneficiary are the charities that are really now in need of assistance for the growing number of causes that need to be assisted as much as possible.
Naza TTDI group managing director, Datuk Johan Ariffin said despite the global challenges facing the industry through the recent price hikes in material and fuel costs, the increased contribution showed the industry’s commitment to community support.
The beneficiaries of the fund included orphanages and children’s welfare homes, hospital and disease foundations, single mothers, the handicapped and other non-governmental organisations.
Johan hoped that the contributions would help meet a portion of the funding needs of these noble causes.
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So the next time you are planning to hold a charity event, consider something that majority of your community would be participating in. In the case of Malaysia, gold is something that can really draw out a crowd for a cause.
Categories: Activities, Charities, Fundraising | Tags: charity, malaysia, naza ttdi
It has been over a month now and to this day, nothing striking has been reported on the MV Princess of the Stars tragedy that occurred in Romblon, Philippines. With thousands of lives that perished no thanks to Typhoon Franks, relatives had to console themselves with P200,000.00 in exchange for the lives of their loved ones that sank with this vessel.
The thing you have to hate about this is that the vessel, the MV Princess of the Stars is still out there overturned with bodies floating all over perhaps decaying by now. Apparently there are further issues to resolve such as the celebrated chemicals that were on board the ship that can lead to an outbreak of diseases and contamination if the rescuers are not careful.
Already affected are the fish and sea creatures that are being sold in the area as the increasing fear of contaminated fish or sea shell food is a possibility. With that in mind, one can just imagine the impact that this tragedy has given to the local folks of Romblon and how the livelihood of nearby towns are being affected as well.
Rather than focusing on how to resolve the issue, the people behind the vessel, Sulpicio Lines continues to face the raps being hurled their way. Political parties in the Philippines are having a heyday frying the vessel owners and while they are doing that, family members of the victims on board continue to wait.
Even worse, it is the rainy season. While the vessel has not been completely taken out, there are more storms headed the way of the Philippines. More delays are sure to ensue and perhaps make the situation grow worse.
Categories: Disaster Relief, Events, News | Tags: ferry, MV princess of the stars, philippines, romblon, sulpicio lines, tragedy
