Comments on: Shopping for Sudan

By: Julie B.

Julie B. — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:13:52 +0000

Hi Crystal, I goofed by thinking that I knew how to do this already so I just now read the instructions…I didn’t realize that it wouldn’t count unless I put everything in the shopping cart AFTER I clicked through your link. I always go through your page, but I tend to keep stuff in my cart and then buy it a little at a time. I know what to do now, though! Hopefully some of my purchases have been the right way : P

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:06:10 +0000

I appreciate your thoughts. While I can’t speak for certain as to what happens to the resources World Vision donates, I do feel World Vision is a reputable organization. I believe they concentrate their efforts on the refugees. World Vision states that, “In the rare case that World Vision is unable to continue working in Sudan, your donation will go towards urgent humanitarian needs in the same region.” So it is my assumption that if they find they aren’t able to effectively reach the people of Sudan, then they will regroup, but the money donated is still being used for a worthy cause.
Thanks!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:57:16 +0000

I want to start out by saying that this is a wonderful idea. I also believe that World Vision is usually an upright, honest organization that delivers what they promise. That said, I wonder if any of us really understand the situation in Sudan and wonder if, outside of exterminating the rebels, there is really a solution to the complex problems there. I have a friend who worked for Habitat for Humanity in Sudan (a person experienced at living in Africa) and found the situation beyond frustrating and complex. His vehicles were robbed from him at gunpoint (repeatedly), supplies were stolen by those who they were intended to help. It was nearly impossible to do the job.

I’m not saying we should not help them, I am questioning if its possible. The food that is sent to Sudan is “taxed” or outright confiscated by the rebels. As long as we keep sending supplies we keep the rebels supplied.

I admire what you are doing, the motives are right. I just hope that the money you send ends up in the right hands. We do need to help the starving people, but we have not figured out how to do it well yet in Sudan.

Feel free to delete this if it upsets you.

By: The Train To Crazy

The Train To Crazy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:47:15 +0000

Wonderful idea!!

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:30:28 +0000

This is such a great idea. BTW everyone – I can vouch for my Daughter and SIL! They are trustworthy on this
I made a purchase today through this link! I only wish it could have been more. I put some things in my shopping cart to purchase later – do I go back in through your site again??

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:38:03 +0000

Quick FAQ lol, what’s going to happen to your Amazon link? Will we have to search for it or will it get moved to somewhere on a sidebar? Just wondering. Wanted to email your blog to family but want them to be able to locate the Amazon link w/out too much hassle. Thanks, Jen

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:36:09 +0000

I know this couple! I will vouch for her. I went to school with both of them. Church with their families! My BIL works with Scott. Good people! And Crystal, this is a fantastic idea! Most of my Amazon shopping is done around Christmas but I will certainly pass the word to my other family members to do this as well. Thanks so much!

Our church sponsors an orphanage over in Dolo’s Town, South Africa. So much of the same kinds of horrors. Whole villages of children orphaned because of all the hatred and fighting wiping out the adults. So, so sad. So much need and so little time. We are so spoiled here in America. Thank you for doing this.

By: We are THAT family

We are THAT family — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:58:58 +0000

Wow! What a fantastic idea. I’m going to include this in my new newsletter that will come out Aug. 1st! Thanks for sharing it with me, Crystal!