TIME Magazine: Where Should Your Money Go?

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TIME looks at how you can help aid the tsunami relief effort

By BILL POWELL

Posted Sunday, January 2, 2005
As the world's hearts go out to the victims of the tsunami disaster, countless people around the globe are eager to do what they can to assist relief efforts.
So, how can you ensure that your contributions are put to the best possible use?
The World Health Organization says up to 5 million victims lack the basic necessities, such as medical supplies and sanitation facilities, to stay alive. Relief efforts are moving at full speed. But more money doesn't necessarily equal smart money. Whether the aid is effective will depend on how it's distributed and whether it "