Unfortunately money in of itself is not always the answer for many poverty/famine stricken areas. Too often, local/national politics or ethnic/religious prejudices/persecution play a significant role. Many well-intentioned efforts to get food, money and basic living supplies to the innocent populace are blocked, by corrupt government officials or local ethnic/religious fractions. Tons of food and medicine has literally rotted or gone bad, sitting in the cargo holes of ships, planes and trucks, while thousands, if not millions have died. These are very complex issues that neither throwing monies, starting wars, political upheavals or best of intentions will solve.

Pete