[fn-mote]

Assuming there was no /s there:

The US and I assume Europe have laws against "dumping" - selling a product for below cost - because it drives local competitors out of business. That is exactly what shipping containers full of clothes to Africa does.

[apparent]

I think GP was referring to donations, which are not subject to dumping rules AFAIK.

[kevin_thibedeau]

People living in the tropics don't need clothing suited for temperate climates.

[usrusr]

The effect is the same though (well, worse), that was GP's point.