Despite economic hard times the Government has announced that Britain will increase annual foreign aid to £12 billion by 2014. According to one recent survey, over 43% of British taxpayers would scrap the international aid budget completely.
"You seem like a decent guy and big hearted, the world needs more people like you. Good luck with your studies and good work."
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jim666's comment
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Mohamed Ali Ugas's film
"My first thoughts were not so charitable, but listening I realise I am wrong. It is a shame race religion and politics get in the way of decency."
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jim666's comment
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Salah Albougasem's film
"I have listened to all the commentators and feel genuinely humbled and really proud of them all. I just hope there are people who are inspired; you are all a credit and restored my faith in humanity."
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jim666's comment
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Ben Rawlence's film
"I believe as individuals we should all be charitable in the broader sense. By that i mean making decisions based on the greater good not simple in your own interest. I am sceptical if this is achieved by giving money to registered charities. "
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Guy's comment
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Alessandra Pigni's film
"These stories are sad and you got to feel for the people concerned , but there needs to be a line drawn regarding charities and how the general public are approached and asked to contribute."
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K100's comment
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Joy Carter's film
"What? Sikhs have their own tradition of charity known as Seva? Seva is a sanskrit word, the idea of Seva and charity comes from Vedic religions and is also shared by Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism."
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Shah's comment
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Inderjit Singh Bhogal's film
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