[Twosugars]

Celebs could still provide entertainment and make appeals, just not star in those reports from Africa. Instead let the locals tell the story.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Celebs could still provide entertainment and make appeals, just not star in those reports from Africa. Instead let the locals tell the story.

They do don't they? There are lots of personal accounts on comic relief. There might be one or two celebs that make the effort to travel to Africa to actually report annually... It can't be Lenny Henry forever :/

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

They do don't they? There are lots of personal accounts on comic relief. There might be one or two celebs that make the effort to travel to Africa to actually report annually... It can't be Lenny Henry forever :/

then have charity workers do that, imo

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

then have charity workers do that, imo

Would the charity workers have to be black, otherwise what's the difference?

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Would the charity workers have to be black, otherwise what's the difference?

they can be white, preferably based on the ground
the difference would be that they do that day in day out, it's their life passion, not a holiday, however well-meaning

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

they can be white, preferably based on the ground
the difference would be that they do that day in day out, it's their life passion, not a holiday, however well-meaning

So to promote a charity you have to be a charity worker only? That's rather restrictive and not at all beneficial to a cause such as comic relief.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Celebs could still provide entertainment and make appeals, just not star in those reports from Africa. Instead let the locals tell the story.

then they would be accused of not getting their hands dirty, you can't win, that said this has been going on for years and we haven't enough mosquito nets or clean water yet despite all the millions sent, it really is time to scrap it

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Cherie

then they would be accused of not getting their hands dirty, you can't win, that said this has been going on for years and we haven't enough mosquito nets or clean water yet despite all the millions sent, it really is time to scrap it

they'd do what they do best - entertain, free of charge, so that'd be their contribution and their way of mucking in

as to why there's still not enough, you have point; I think we all would like to know for example how the money raised last time was distributed, like a proper breakdown, and then shown how it was used and where, again with clear signs of progress and what and why is still needed, in short, strict and clear accountability