Scripture places an enormous emphasis on relieving the suffering of severely impoverished brothers and sisters in Christ (i.e. those who lack basic human essentials). The Apostle Paul directed wealthier churches like Corinth and those in Macedonia to take a collection on the first day of every week to send relief to Christians overseas (many of whom they never even met). We give to Christian ministries with known needs as well as give that they might be conduits to meet pressing needs of Christians around the world.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES