Poverty (2011 Q3)
Poverty
Featured beneficiary in the POVERTY category for third quarter 2011:
RESPONSIBLE CHARITY

RESPONSIBLE CHARITYResponsible Charity: In 2008 during a four month backpacking trip through India, founder and CEO Hemley Gonzalez experienced firsthand the abuse and horrible conditions which men and woman were subjected to under a worldwide famous charity that collects millions of dollars from its donors but largely mismanages such donations.

Disgusted and disappointed by this experience, he began working in the slums alongside other friends and volunteers who also felt their efforts were positively and effectively changing the lives of those disadvantaged families they came into contact with. After returning home, he began a campaign to raise awareness about the issues he first experienced and the challenges the children of the Park Circus face daily, and thus Responsible Charity was born.

Through a homegrown network of friends, family and volunteers in different regions of the world we are now beginning to gather donations which we can track and report on our website and show exactly the progress and help such funds allow us to administered to those in need.

Unlike some religious-based organizations which have no progressive plans in effect to educate and empower men and women out of poverty, Responsible Charity would like to make advances in areas of education, planned parenthood and self employment.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT RESPONSIBLE CHARITY
Website: http://responsiblecharity.org/
Annual Expenses: $16,000
ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

Foundation Beyond Belief highlights ten charitable organizations per quarter. Among other considerations, beneficiaries are chosen for efficiency, effectiveness, moderate size (annual budget under $10 million), compatibility with humanist focus on mutual care of this world and this life, and geographic diversity. All categories feature secular organizations with the exception of "Challenge the Gap," which gives members the option of supporting one progressive, non-proselytizing religious organization each quarter.

Active members can help us choose future beneficiaries by researching and nominating charities and by discussing, debating, and advocating for the causes of their choice through our social network and discussion forums. Final decisions are made by the Board, but collective member input is among the most important considerations.
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