[perl4ever]

>your chances of actually fixing the issue you care about are much higher if you pick a reputable organisation to donate to, rather than funding actions directly

I wasn't questioning the merits of working in groups.

However, the only way to have done "due diligence" practically speaking is to engage with an organization that operates near you and deals with something that you have experienced or known someone who's experienced.

Meeting the people who work for an organization, volunteering your time to work with them, observing what they do in your community, is how you do due diligence.