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2005-01-03 Down Under

World Vision rejects donation from NSW clubs

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Posted by God Save The World 2005-01-03 5:04:35 AM|| || Front Page|| [11139 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 WorldVision has billions and is probably the most effective NGO on the planet. $500k is chump change to them.

Posted by lex 2005-01-03 10:36:56 AM|| 2005-01-03 10:36:56 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 If it was "chump change", then why the change of heart?

Posted by Pappy 2005-01-03 12:23:10 PM|| 2005-01-03 12:23:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 That's the journalist's and the PR flack's spin. WorldVision has more than enough money to fund its missions.

Posted by lex 2005-01-03 2:11:43 PM|| 2005-01-03 2:11:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 "World Vision"

Anyone else get that funny feeling about this name?

Posted by .com 2005-01-03 2:30:40 PM|| 2005-01-03 2:30:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 It's a Christian NGO known for professionalism, global reach, and an aversion to grandstanding and partisanship.

Posted by lex 2005-01-03 2:41:06 PM|| 2005-01-03 2:41:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Hugh Hewitt is recommending World Vision as a good NGO. I'd trust his judgment in this matter.

Posted by Mark Z. 2005-01-03 11:13:19 PM|| 2005-01-03 11:13:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 My sister works for them. They're quietly professional and effective. What an NGO should be.

Posted by lex 2005-01-03 11:16:15 PM|| 2005-01-03 11:16:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 I'd like to recommend the Barnabas Fund

Posted by tipper 2005-01-03 11:43:04 PM|| 2005-01-03 11:43:04 PM|| Front Page Top

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