How donations are used
The detailed journey of your donation from receipt until it reaches the beneficiary — in steps and numbers
How are your donations used?
Your donation isn't just a sum of money — it's a life changed, a family eaten, and a child learned. We believe that you have the full right to know the journey of every dollar you donate until it reaches its intended recipients. Objective of this page: Explaining how the platform works in full detail, from the moment you receive your donation until it reaches the final beneficiary, explaining how we ensure efficiency and transparency at every step. FOR RELIEF LTD receives funds through the 4Relief website and manages their allocation to humanitarian and relief projects. Aid reaches beneficiaries directly through implementation by the company or field partners acting on its behalf and under its oversight. Project budgets include aid and stated implementation costs, as explained in the financial transparency policy.
Your donation journey — 7 detailed steps
Step 1 — Complete a secure donation: When you click Donate, your Stripe or PayPal payment data is processed with SSL/TLS encryption. We don't see or store your card number — it goes directly to the secure payment gateway. You will receive an instant confirmation message with a receipt number. Step 2 — Receipt and transfer of funds (within 1-3 business days): Funds move from the payment gateway to the organization's approved bank account. Each transaction is recorded in an approved accounting system and attributed to the specific campaign. Step 3 — Customization and Routing (within 24-48 hours): If you donate to a specific campaign, your full amount goes toward that campaign. If you donate publicly, it is distributed according to the field's priority algorithm. Campaign numbers are updated instantly on the website. Step 4 — Field Partner Verification (Ongoing): Before transferring any amount to a field partner, we check: • Validity of his license and field activity • His name is free from international sanctions lists • Field and logistical readiness to implement the project • Signing the detailed implementation contract with the payment schedule Step 5 — Transfer to the field partner (in batches): We do not transfer the entire amount at once. We follow an achievement-linked payment system: • Operation payment (40%): upon signing the contract and fulfilling the readiness conditions • Progress Payment (40%): After reliable documentation of 50% completion of the project • Completion payment (20%): After complete verification of project completion and submission of the final report Step 6 — Field Implementation and Documentation: The project partner implements and documents each distribution: • Lists of beneficiaries with their names and numbers • Documented photos from the field with precise dates and locations • Beneficiary certificates and receipts • A detailed financial report for each expense Step 7 — Verification, Report and Notification: We review the partner’s report and verify its accuracy: • Matching the numbers of beneficiaries with the plan • Verification of financial documents • Field visit for verification (in large projects) You'll receive an email with a verified impact report that shows you exactly where your donation went.
Humanitarian sectors and how to spend in them
1. Food and water security (34% of direct aid): Clean drinking water: • Water distribution points in areas most in need • Home water filters (enough for a family of 5 for one year) • Water tanks for unserved areas • Digging and equipping water wells in remote villages Emergency food baskets: • A basic food basket sufficient for a family of 5 members for two weeks • Contents: rice, flour, oil, sugar, canned food (beans, tuna), tea • Food baskets for religious seasons (Ramadan, Eid al-Adha) • Prepared meals for urgent emergencies 2. Health care (21.25% of direct aid): Emergency care: • First aid and basic medications • Equipping field health points • Transporting critical patients to hospitals Continuing care: • Medications for chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, heart) • Maternal and child care • Child vaccinations in isolated areas • Basic medical equipment for field clinics Mental health: • Individual and group psychological support sessions • Programs to support children with trauma • Psychological support for disaster survivors 3. Accommodation and shelter (17% of direct aid): Emergency relief: • High quality emergency tents (UNHCR Standard) • Blankets and covers to protect against the cold • Personal hygiene items (soap, sterilizers, towels) Rehabilitation: • Building materials to restore damaged homes • Help rebuild destroyed rooms • Providing electricity to needy families 4. Education (12.75% of direct aid): School support: • School bags and educational supplies • Standardizing school uniforms for children in need • Books and learning supplies Continuing education: • Supporting girls’ education in conservative areas • Alternative classrooms in crisis areas • University study grants for needy students
What we don't spend on — a clear commitment
In order to ensure the highest percentage of beneficiaries reaches us, we commit not to spend on: • Paid advertising: We rely on the word of mouth and donor recommendations • Luxury offices: We work with low-cost facilities • Leisure travel: Any field travel associated with the direct verification requirement • Overrated salary: Team salaries are conservative, reasonable and disclosed • Promotional events: No expensive parties or shows • Costly consulting: We rely on internal efficiency as much as possible Goal: Reducing operational costs from 15% to less than 10% by 2026.
Stories from the field — real impact
These are not just numbers - these are lives changed: Karima family story: “Before the support came, we were drinking unsafe water. The filter we got changed our lives. My children stopped getting sick and went back to school.” The story of teacher Somaya: “Our school was destroyed. Thanks to building materials and books, 47 children returned to learning. This is not just education — this is hope for a future.” Umm Fadl’s story: “My baby girl was born with the help of the midwife supported by 4Relief. I was very afraid. Today my daughter is healthy and I am grateful to every donor.” These true stories come from documented field reports from our partners.
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