Clean, Sexy Water: Nick Kristof Profiles "Charity: Water"

nytimes.com:

People always ask: What can I do to make a difference?

So many people in poor countries desperately need assistance. So many people in rich countries would like to help but fear their donations would line the pocket of a corrupt official or be lost in an aid bureaucracy. The result is a short circuit, leaving both sides unfulfilled.

That's where Scott Harrison comes in.

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Comments

[TigersEye]

Scott Harrison truly deserves the kudos he's getting here. The story of Alfred also was very inspiring.

[LHoney]

Wow! Inspiring! This is what the president meant by "we are the one we've been waiting for."