Okay, so the virginia campus killings were an awful thing. It's very sad. but why does it have media priority over everything else. For example, the fact that car bombs killed almost 200 people today in Baghdad.
I know why it has priority, I just don't agree with why.
Microfinance is the supply of loans, savings, and other basic financial services to the poor, giving them opportunities to become economically independent, improve their standard of living, and alleviate poverty for themselves and their communities. No, it's not the solution to world poverty, but it is one (very effective) strategy in combatting an enormous issue.
Not everyone can afford to donate funds to charity. Through Kiva.org, you can make a low risk loan (their current payback rate is 100%) rather than a simple donation (though they also accept donations with enormous gratitude). I'm a lender - maybe you should consider it too ...
