[WillowTheWhisp]

I didn't read this until now because I thought it was something to do with exotic birds!

I have no objection to helping people wherever they live in the world - what I do object to is that the aid often doesn't get to the people who need it. It's creamed off by those lording it over the starving and homeless so they can continue to live a lavish lifestyle. I am very wary of where my donated money goes and like to see some results. I'm also absolutely appalled at the donations which sit in bank accounts here in the UK instead of going to help the people who the donors intended it for. I'm beginning to get very cynical about charities these days.

As for government aid. Hmmmm, not sure I trust anything there.