If Heath supported ALAFA then this is my choice, I have just voted. He seemed to be developing an interest in Africa as apparently he was planning an anti poaching campaign later this year over there. Women in Lesotho have a really hard life. It is a very poor country with a harsh climate and bad land erosion. They don't need AIDS on top of it all - who does? There is a great book 'Singing away the hunger' by Mpho 'M'atsepo Nthunya that gives some idea of what women's life is like in Lesotho, and how determined they are. Also, the project is supported by credible partners. But I could not find their financial stats ?
As the money we have is not a huge amount, it seems wise to give it all to one, at the most 2 organisations, as has already been mentioned.
Having said that, all the causes listed are worthwhile and I will go along with whatever is decided.
As per the flowers, giving each year seems more meaningful as this means remembering Heath actively, rather than lean on a gesture we made 1, 2, 5 years ago. IMO
Again, thanks Meryl and Friends for making this possible.