A few pounds per month - which developing world charity?

mr_rush

I already donate (+gift aid) £20/month to World Vision. Looking at by budget, I'd like to be giving a bit more but to another charity.

Although there are many worthy causes, on a personal level I feel I should support charities that are working in the developing world. Grassroots projects rather then top down: education, development of cooperatives (esp run by women), provision of basic medical aid are all important. I'm not as enthused by disaster relief.

So, which charity to pick?
Suggestions would be welcome.

GiveItBack

have you looked at Kiva?

Not the usual kind of thing, but I like the look of it.

oldtoolie

Two grassroots charities supported by MoneySavingExpert are:

Re-Cycle at www.re-cycle.org
Re~Cycle's mission is to collect secondhand bicycles and ship them Africa. We distribute bikes and teach riders the skills to repair and maintain them.

and

Tools for Self Reliance at www.tfsr.org
We provide refurbished handtools and sewing machines plus training to help people in Africa start or expand small businesses. I've been working for Tools for Self Reliance for nearly 10 years. You are welcome to email me or phone me if you have any questions.

Larry Boyd
larry@tfsr.org

tsingting

I'm an active supporter of Practical Action at www.practicalaction.org . They undertake grassroots development work and have many projects specifically targeted at women. The charity works with people in the developing world helping them to access and use 'technology' to help improve their lives. Technology can be anything from a simple donkey plough to access to clean renewable energy to help bring electricity to schools, villages and medical centres, to helping women in the camps in Darfur, Sudan lead safer daily lives. Check the website. Hope it helps.

novelli

take a look at https://www.childrenwalkingtall.com based in india
they work with children in the slums and do some excellent work.
every penny really does benefit the children.

INSPIRED

Hi - you could look here www.vetaid.org

VETAID works with agricultural communities in east Africa who depend on animals for their survival.