United States Humanitarian Aid

[Toro]

Americans are very generous people.

US aid to be poor (in percentage terms) compared to the rest, the generosity of the American people is far more impressive than their government. Private aid/donation typically through the charity of individual people and organizations can be weighted to certain interests and areas. Nonetheless, it is interesting to note for example, per latest estimates, Americans privately give at least $34 billion overseas—more than twice the US official foreign aid of $15 billion at that time:

* International giving by US foundations: $1.5 billion per year
* Charitable giving by US businesses: $2.8 billion annually
* American NGOs: $6.6 billion in grants, goods and volunteers.
* Religious overseas ministries: $3.4 billion, including health care, literacy training, relief and development.
* US colleges scholarships to foreign students: $1.3 billion
* Personal remittances from the US to developing countries: $18 billion in 2000
* Source: Dr. Carol Adelman, Aid and Comfort, Tech Central Station, 21 August 2002.

Although Adelman admitted that “there are no complete figures for international private giving” she still claimed that Americans are “clearly the most generous on earth in public—but especially in private—giving”. While her assertions should be taken with caution, the numbers are high.

US and Foreign Aid Assistance — Global Issues

 

[WillowTree]

Where do you think our country rates in the world? Do you think our country does enough?

The idea for this post comes from another thread?

I think much of what we do goes unappreciated.

USAID Primer: What We Do and How We Do It

The purpose of this primer is to explain the internal doctrines, strategies, operational procedures, structure, and program mechanisms of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The primer has been prepared primarily for employees of other federal agencies such as the departments of State and Defense, partner organizations, congressional staff, and new USAID employees.

USAID plays a vital role in promoting U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the War on Terrorism. It does so by addressing poverty fueled by lack of economic opportunity, one of the root causes of violence today. As stated in the President’s National Security Strategy, USAID’s work in development joins diplomacy and defense as one of three key pieces of the nation’s foreign policy apparatus. USAID promotes peace and stability by fostering economic growth, protecting human health, providing emergency humanitarian assistance, and enhancing democracy in developing countries. These efforts to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide represent U.S. values and advance U.S. interests for peace and prosperity.

USAID provides assistance in sub- Saharan Africa, Asia and the Near East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Eurasia. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID’s strength is its field offices in many regions of the world. The agency works in 100 developing countries and inclose partnership with private voluntary organizations, indigenous groups, universities, American businesses, international organizations, other governments, trade and professional associations, faith-based organizations, and other U.S. government agencies. USAID has working relationships, through contracts and grant agreements, with more than 3,500 companies and over 300 U.S.-based private voluntary organizations.

U.S. Agency for International Development

I agree,, but I think Most of what we do is unappreciated.. I think we have come to the place where our charity is taken advantage of,, it's something the other countries think they have a right to.

 

[alan1]

Where do you think our country rates in the world? Do you think our country does enough?

The idea for this post comes from another thread?

Our government has no business and no right to give aid to charities of any type, be they foreign or domestic aid.
Individual people can donate however and where ever they want to.

 

[RodISHI]

Again what did they steal from the ppor who pay no taxes...

What would make you think that the poor man does not pay taxes?

 

[Toro]

Again what did they steal from the ppor who pay no taxes...

What would make you think that the poor man does not pay taxes?

Everybody pays taxes, even if it is indirectly.

Everyone, for example, pays sales tax. Everyone pays any tariffs on any goods. Everyone who is employed pays payroll tax.

If one is renting, then at least a portion of the property tax is passed onto the renter. Anyone who buys any good made by a corporation pays at least a portion of all taxes paid by a corporation since a corporation is a legal entity, and all taxes paid by a corporation are paid by either the shareholders of the company or those buying products from the company.

Everyone pays taxes.

 

[alan1]

Again what did they steal from the ppor who pay no taxes...

What would make you think that the poor man does not pay taxes?

Everybody pays taxes, even if it is indirectly.

Everyone, for example, pays sales tax. Everyone pays any tariffs on any goods. Everyone who is employed pays payroll tax.

If one is renting, then at least a portion of the property tax is passed onto the renter. Anyone who buys any good made by a corporation pays at least a portion of all taxes paid by a corporation since a corporation is a legal entity, and all taxes paid by a corporation are paid by either the shareholders of the company or those buying products from the company.

Everyone pays taxes.

As soon as the idiots that want higher taxes on corporations learn that, it just might change things. Sadly, they don't see the connection.

 

[Soaring]

What would make you think that the poor man does not pay taxes?

Everybody pays taxes, even if it is indirectly.

Everyone, for example, pays sales tax. Everyone pays any tariffs on any goods. Everyone who is employed pays payroll tax.

If one is renting, then at least a portion of the property tax is passed onto the renter. Anyone who buys any good made by a corporation pays at least a portion of all taxes paid by a corporation since a corporation is a legal entity, and all taxes paid by a corporation are paid by either the shareholders of the company or those buying products from the company.

Everyone pays taxes.

As soon as the idiots that want higher taxes on corporations learn that, it just might change things. Sadly, they don't see the connection.

As soon as everyone fully understands that everyone pays taxes no matter what walk of life they are in, then maybe some open and honest conversation can be taken up with the tax business. Even a street urchin who buys a bottle of cheap wine pays taxes on that wine. He or she may not have a place to sleep at night, but they do indeed pay taxes.

 

[alan1]

Everybody pays taxes, even if it is indirectly.

Everyone, for example, pays sales tax. Everyone pays any tariffs on any goods. Everyone who is employed pays payroll tax.

If one is renting, then at least a portion of the property tax is passed onto the renter. Anyone who buys any good made by a corporation pays at least a portion of all taxes paid by a corporation since a corporation is a legal entity, and all taxes paid by a corporation are paid by either the shareholders of the company or those buying products from the company.

Everyone pays taxes.

As soon as the idiots that want higher taxes on corporations learn that, it just might change things. Sadly, they don't see the connection.

As soon as everyone fully understands that everyone pays taxes no matter what walk of life they are in, then maybe some open and honest conversation can be taken up with the tax business. Even a street urchin who buys a bottle of cheap wine pays taxes on that wine. He or she may not have a place to sleep at night, but they do indeed pay taxes.

That was sort of my point.