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From MSNBC.com:
Oprah wept after hearing of alleged abuse.

I'm certain Oprah will fix this problem, and my thoughts are irrelevant to that article.

Oprah is setting an example, but she could be setting an even better one. My compaint is not with Oprah's giving; she has a right to spend her money as she chooses, and she gives millions to charities and her audience members every year. The students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls are receiving hope beyond their dreams, a new future, a new life. She is a huge promoter of the (PRODUCT)RED campaign/The Global Fund, which have served as a blueprint for me and several others at my college to raise money and awareness for projects which aim to transform the quality of life in Africa.

At a $40,000,000 cost with 152 students, Oprah's academy costs approximately $263,158 per student. You have to subtract salaries, operating costs, construction, upkeep, supplies, and other costs, but I still wonder why she built one school like this for so few when EduCongo builds schools for about $10,000, if I remember correctly.

The stores I've heard from Lou Radja, co-founder and executive director, are amazing; of his father teaching to scores of young people wherever there is the vast space because they have the drive to learn; of the difference that even my yearly earnings (which can make to so many.

I would spend the money differently, but unfortunately for me, it's not my choice and not my money to spend. You don't have to live like a saint, but you should give to something. The ethics of when to give and how much are as follows: Giving is a good thing. And that's why we can't talk shit on Oprah for building her academy, for helping people.

Where I'll give when I have a little more money saved:
EduCongo: http://www.educongo.org.
The Gentlemen's Fund: http://www.thegentlemensfund.com.