There are dubious, corrupt NGOs that are dedicated to spreading misery, poverty, and oppression, which is why it is important to have outfits like NGO Watch. There are also NGOs that that do a lot of valuable, low level work helping the poor. Here is one of them.

Vietnam Quilts helps poor, rural Vietnamese women get out of the fields and work at home with their children. You can order on their website, and they will ship anywhere.

But you figure you pay enough in taxes each year for your foreign aid contribution. Go visit anyway, because the quilts are amazingly beautiful and they are pretty cheap. Here are some examples.

    

If you should happen to be in Hanoi, here is their store.