Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in need. Others however prefer to give money to national and international charitable organizations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some deem helping the needy without the presence of a middleman the right thing to do, while others feel that offering funds to charitable institutions is the preferred way.

Giving directly to a needy and impoverished person is preferred by many as it terminates any chance of being tricked. Sometimes some organizations are not genuine, and sometimes they do not pass on the benefit to the end person. In the past, numerous incidents of people being cheated by such bogus corps have been reported. There have been cases in the past when trickery by such organizations was reported through newspapers. Secondly, the smile on the face of the person that receives help provides immense satisfaction and happiness to the one offering charity. It can bring a lot of positivity to the life of the philanthropist. Moreover, the philanthropist can watch the beneficiary benefit as a result of the aid.

However, some are happier helping others through charitable organizations. Firstly, these organizations know where the help is most needed and provide aid in a structured manner. This aid is more effective, for its outcome can be measured by charitable organizations. These organizations help the benefactor track where the help goes. Furthermore, this method saves the time and energy of the benefactor.

I believe that charity through the help of charitable organizations is better than direct philanthropy because charity is more effective and meaningful. The structured nature of charity ensures that it goes to the right people. However, background-check of the organization must be done thoroughly.