Giving Aid, Yes or No?

Although Giving Aid is mostly thought of as a good thing in helping other peoploe around the world have you ever thought of where the money really ends up? This news story might give you some idea of what sometimes happens when help is sent:

''The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said today it has halted all aid shipments into the Gaza Strip after the Hamas government seized thousands of tonnes of food and other provisions.''

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/feb/06/gaza-un-aid-hamas <-- Full Story

Giving Aid to other countries is not as effective as setting up charities or training people as it is the people in need that know what they need, not the mostly selfish and corrupt leaders who deny their people the resources they need