Let's face it - people in dire need aren't going to have much use for an iPhone. One problem of developing countries can be trying to instate modernization TOO fast. When it comes down to charitable organizations, I think this is where a lot of people stumble.
When prospecting a country to help, many of us try to apply what we want to what we should be giving to people. This is simply an incorrect approach. Simply necessities such as clean water and housing should be the first step. That being said, focusing on improving platforms that already exist should be the primary focus. Instead of installing new cell networks so that everyone in a developing country can have a cell phone, why don't we expand on their water system? Improvements to housing or other commodities that already exist is a cheaper and more effective way to bring help and change.
Many African countries are rich in mineral, ore, and natural metal deposits. We need to utilize this availability to bring help. Housing and public buildings can be improved upon using what is available. This is a cheaper and faster method than trying to import raw goods from foreign countries to bring aid.
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