Most countries fail to deliver on Haiti aid pledges

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

When I donated, I chose to donate to ShelterBox, in addition to the Red Cross. The idea that people would get a box that would cover all their needs, that I could track to the destination, was rather compelling. My family pooled our money to buy two.

As I understand it the article is only talking about monetary pledges made by governments. It does say that significant amounts from private donations have already found their way down there.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by goof2

As I understand it the article is only talking about monetary pledges made by governments. It does say that significant amounts from private donations have already found their way down there.

Yup, I get that. I chose to avoid government entanglements, though the Canadian government pledged to match qualifying donations that were made by a specific date. My donations did qualify.