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13 years ago @ http://www.katesaysstu... - Calling in the experts. · 0 replies · +1 points

Good on you and yay for Nathalie - a beautiful woman indeed xx
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13 years ago @ http://www.katesaysstu... - Experiences of Zambia ... · 1 reply · +1 points

Hey Marita, Kiva is just amazing - such an inspiring org. Can you link me up to the Charity Navigator list you are talking about. Sounds really interesting!
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13 years ago @ http://www.katesaysstu... - Experiences of Zambia ... · 1 reply · +1 points

It sure does - I am hoping to go back next Easter and take my husband and kids for the first time. Can't wait!

It's a great point you make about each org having their own place in a kind of puzzle - I only mention the deets about WV because it's one of the largest and there are often misconceptions about how much $ they spend on advertising and because it's an org I support and therefore know about.

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13 years ago @ http://www.katesaysstu... - Experiences of Zambia ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I think so, and I think each organisations have different goals with what they are trying to achieve which then impacts how much $$ they need to raise and how they go about it. I think your sister makes a good point below in saying that they each (well, the reputable ones anyway) have their place in a kind of jigsaw puzzle of aid. WV, though huge isn't everywhere and it doesn't do everything and vice versa. One of my other fave organisations is Operation International which is a focus on micro loans to women and is doing some incredible work in rebuilding communities through raising up women business owners. It's all just so inspiring!
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13 years ago @ http://www.katesaysstu... - Experiences of Zambia ... · 5 replies · +1 points

Lovely post, Africa stole my heart many years ago.

Just wanted to share some info about World Vision, who Eden partnered with for this trip. It's obviously a very large aid organisation and it spends 9.4% of it's income on admin and 9.4% on administration leaving 81.2% going direct to communities. Some more information about their financial practices can be found here: http://www.worldvision.com.au/OurWork/WhereTheFun... and some information on charitable giving and overheads generally (not a WV site) is here: http://goodintents.org/choosing-a-charity/overhea... (that last site has some really interesting articles on choosing charities - well worth a read). Also, obviously we saw with the remote locations Eden visited that WV is doing a great job of getting to people who are really in need and changing lives. I am so thankful that there are organisations like this out there, making a difference everyday.

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13 years ago @ - Sussan Wine Tour Getaw... · 0 replies · +1 points

I am so in love with the salt and pepper cardi! I think I'll have to get instore soon before they are completely sold out!!

13 years ago @ http://www.mybignutshe... - Stylish kids Easter gi... · 0 replies · +1 points

I've got to say that I do not understand at all the concept of Easter gifts. Maybe it's because for me it's a really important faith time for our family, but I can't understand why we need gifts. Isn't the Easter Egg hunt enough? Please help me understand!!!

(genuine question btw - not being snarky AT ALL!)
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13 years ago @ http://yayforhome.blog... - Outgrown · 0 replies · +1 points

How exciting Shae! When I saw your new twitter handle I wondered if a change was on the horizon. Excited to see what you have in store tomorrow! x

13 years ago @ Life on Planet Baby - Newsflash: on the edge... · 1 reply · +1 points

Oh no!! Big hugs, that sux. Take care, xx

14 years ago @ http://www.katesaysstu... - Thankful Thursday: One... · 1 reply · +1 points

Beautiful post Kate, I know exactly what you mean xx
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