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Real people who’ve received the help they needed
The fundraiser organizes daily aid for Gaza families affected by famine and displacement. Run by the Sumud Foundation, it has raised €53,845 so far, surpassing its €50,000 goal with 290 donors and significant offline collections. The fundraiser supports daily hot meals and clean water for those in need.
Shams Relief, created by three friends in the Netherlands, delivered painkillers, medication, and vital supplements to malnourished, wounded, and sick children in Gaza, turning compassionate crowdfunding into lifesaving medical support.
Stichting OpenDoorUkraine’s WhyDonate campaign successfully rebuilt damaged apartments in Irpin, providing war-displaced Ukrainian families with secure roofs over their heads. This effort restored safe homes, enabling dignified returns amid the conflict’s devastation.
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Real stories from people who received help through WhyDonate
Facing huge hospital bills was overwhelming, but WhyDonate made it easy to share our story and receive the help we desperately needed through medical fundraising.
WhyDonate isn’t just a fundraising platform — it’s a beacon of hope when you feel most vulnerable. We couldn’t have managed without it.
The support we received through WhyDonate was nothing short of a miracle. It eased the financial burden during my heart surgery recovery.
WhyDonate gave us hope when my mother’s treatment costs seemed impossible. The platform is simple, fast, and truly life-changing
When my brother needed urgent surgery, WhyDonate was a lifeline. We raised funds quickly and felt incredibly supported throughout the process.
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Disaster Relief Fundraising questions answered simply here
Generally, no. Disaster relief funds are intended for the people who are recovering from the emergencies, and not to put them under extra financial pressure. Nonprofit, community, and government group grants do not have to be repaid. Loans are the only exceptions, and they are very clearly marked as loans before you sign up for them.
They are disbursements that are intended to meet the basic needs that have been created by an officially recognized calamity. Temporary housing, medical care, food, clothing, cleaning up, transportation, and other costs can be included. Generally, disaster relief is provided whenever there is support that can be connected in some way to damage or distress caused by the event.
The time to get the approval varies. Government aid can take anywhere from days to weeks, depending on the disaster’s gravity and the number of applications. Charities and crowdfunding sites usually go faster, giving almost instant funding after a fundraiser’s verification.
In many situations, the answer is no. It is commonly recognized that qualified disaster relief payments are not subject to taxes, since they are mainly intended to cover the cost of the essential recovery needs. However, nonqualified or unrelated payments might be considered differently.
During disasters, many organizations come to the rescue, such as the Red Cross, UNICEF, local NGOs, community foundations, government agencies, and international humanitarian organizations. Crowdfunding platforms like WhyDonate also have a significant impact by facilitating the raising of immediate support for individuals, families, and communities.
Emergency relief when a disaster strikes encompasses a wide range of activities such as providing temporary shelter, distribution of food, medical assistance, rescue operations, and clean-up efforts.
