- How much money should I donate?
- How will my donation be used?
- Can I allocate my donation?
- Are there tax incentives on my donation?
- What if I have questions?
How much money should I donate?
If you can only afford to make a small donation you shouldn't feel like it isn't worth giving. EU 25 may not go very far in your hometown, but it's often a whole different story in a disaster zone. In Haiti, such a "small" donation could pay for lunch for a local volunteer for a week or a shovel to help move rubble.
If you can afford to make a big donation, the sky's the limit. You could fund the construction of houses, schools, or community centres.
How will my donation be used?
EDV is run almost entirely by volunteers, so our overhead is very low. This allows the vast majority of your donation to go directly to those who need it most.
We're currently on deployment in Haiti, so if you donate today we'll put your contribution toward community based disaster recovery programmes in and around Port-au-Prince. You can learn more about our activities in Haiti here.
Our official fundraising appeal also contains details of how donated funds will be used.
Can I allocate my donation?
If you have a specific use for your money in mind, we'd love to hear it. Just contact us to arrange the details.
Are there tax incentives on my donation?
UK tax payers donating via Just Giving will automatically have 25% added to their donation through gift aid, making your donation count.
US tax payers can make tax deductible donations to EDV by donating through our Global Giving page.
What if I have Questions?
We want you to be comfortable with your donation, so we strive for transparency and keep our management accounts online.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
