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How to Choose Charities in Asia that Help Poor Children

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Giving to charity is a worthy endeavor and should be practiced by everyone. It does not only help the underprivileged people but it also provides a rewarding feeling to the giver for being able to share part of his earnings.

Contrary to what many people believe, one doesn’t have to be rich in order to give to charity. Did you know that in the U.S., it’s those who earn less than $50,000 each year that donate more to charitable institutions? A report from Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy revealed that those who have more actually just donate two percent of their income compared to the four percent given by those who earn less.

More important, however, than how much you give is where your money is going. When donating your hard earned money, it is vital to do a little research first about charities available and determine the group of people you’d like to help. Ask yourself if you want to help the poor children, the disabled people or the elderly.
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In Support of Educational Charities

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Organizational and individual philanthropists should consider supporting educational charities for the main reason that these charities help an important sector of the society – the students.  Students are not limited to children but also include adults trying to pursue and finish their stalled educational goals.  Educational charities exist because there are people who need financial assistance to finish their studies and there are schools that need to be supported to make this happen.

Educational charities therefore cater to students of all ages ranging from pre-school to graduate school.  They usually channel educational assistance through school scholarships which they sponsor.  They can also choose to support students individually subject to set requirements.  Other forms of assistance provided by educational charities are provided through financial aid services and sponsoring school reform, as well as developmental programs for teachers and students.

Another area where educational charities have much to offer in terms of assistance is in the area of research.  Research programs are usually costly to maintain but offers considerable benefits to mankind when pursued successfully.  Education charities usually have the means and resources to initiate positive changes that can be made by supporting the educational system.  Programs for experiential learning also benefits from the assistance of educational charities.

There is much to gain from supporting educational charities since they support a system that involves people from all walks of life.  By supporting education, people are also supporting attainment of knowledge that will redound to the benefit of mankind.