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[Omaha Steve]

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[brooklynite]

1. A question: can any charity, however well-meaning, actually accomplish anything in Gaza?

We’ve considered throwing additional support to MSF, but they can’t get in and the people needing care can’t get out.

[leftstreet]

2. DURec

If this is the MECA headquartered in Berkeley, it's a good charity

I think Maya Angelou was one of the original advisors



Thanks for all your work Steve

[Omaha Steve]

4. WHat we do

The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) is a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization based in Berkeley, California. We support children and families in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon through:

Direct aid including food, medicine, medical supplies, and clothes as well as books, toys and school supplies. Since 1988, we have sent more than $29 million in aid to children in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon
Financial support and professional assistance to community organizations in the West Bank and Gaza that help meet Palestinian children’s needs, including clinics, kindergartens, counseling centers, libraries; accessible parks and playgrounds; sports teams, and dance, music and art programs
University scholarships for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank
Educational and cultural programs in the US and internationally to increase understanding about the lives of children in the Middle East and the impact of US foreign policy on people in the region

[leftstreet]

6. Yep that's the one

I know Maxine Waters was involved in fundraising at some point, several others I can't think of at the moment

[Takket]

3. DU has a charity?

[Omaha Steve]

5. Here it is

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/duforukraine

[Beastly Boy]

7. I checked out Give.org (apparently a Better Business Bureau affiliate), and MECA is not rated.

This charitable organization either has not responded to written BBB requests for information or has declined to be evaluated in relation to BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. Charity participation in BBB review is voluntary. However, without the requested information, it is not possible to determine whether this charity adheres to all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. The BBB encourages charities to disclose accountability information beyond that typically included in financial statements and government filings, in order to demonstrate transparency and strengthen public trust in the charitable sector.

https://give.org/charity-reviews/national/Relief-and-Development/Middle-East-Childrens-Alliance-in-Berkeley-ca-21129

Don't know how reputable Charity Watch is, but they have some pretty familiar charity organizations on their top 15 list:
https://www.charitywatch.org/charity-donating-articles/gaza-israel-conflict-top-rated-charities-providing-aid

[JackCoop]

10. If I'm Reading This Right... Charity Navigator Had Them At %100 In 2021

This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 95% Accountability & Finance, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Link: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/943074600

[Omaha Steve]

8. Kick

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[Omaha Steve]

13. Last kick

[Happy Hoosier]

14. I'd like to help, are we certain Hamas cannot touch this? NT