I think donating to large international charities often does more harm than good, even when the intention is pure. I've seen reports where overhead costs eat up 30-40% of donations, and some programs actually undermine local economies by creating dependency. That doesn't mean giving is wrong, but it makes me question whether the standard 'just donate' advice is really the most ethical choice. Maybe smaller, community-led funds are a better bet, though they're harder to vet from afar.