United Nations Tsunami Relief

An interesting comment from The Diplomad They start off their entry listing some relief agencies that are doing good work:

We've had many readers ask us about good NGOs. We do not want to get into the endorsement business but we want to acknowledge some VERY good organizations doing exceptional work. If you want to give money to them that's your business. International Organization for Migration (IOM) CARE Catholic Relief Services Mercy Corps Save the Children

The then close with this following bit of news:

By the way, as we wrap up day sixteen, the UN still has not begun saving people in the corner of the tsunami-blasted Far Abroad. The UN has distributed ZERO on the ground -- an absolutely disgraceful performance.

This is from someone with boots ont he ground experience - if the UN is