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There are ways to provide aid that don't rely on the method of just giving hand outs. For instance, Heifer International donates farm animals to families. They teach the family how to raise it, but the family has to take care of it. Kiva loans people money, and favors loans requested to start/improve a business. What's interesting about Kiva is that you see who you'd be donating to and what they want it for, and choose where your money goes. So there are options out there. Perhaps the problem isn't the act of donating; maybe it's just the model.