Wednesday, May 31, 2017

How To Identify Genuine Charities For Jamaica

By Ryan Lewis


There are so many tragedies around the world and people are willing to help. However, it is disheartening to realize that the few coins you saved and spent on charity were embezzled. To avoid this frustration, you need to know how to identify genuine charities for Jamaica. The tips shared her can be used by individuals and organizations alike.

A physical address for a person or businesses is one of the surest marks of genuine operations. This is a sure way to show that the organization is ready for scrutiny. With a physical address, it is easy to walk in and inquire about the campaign or upcoming event. The address is indicated on their emails, pamphlets and websites, among other appeal documents. Before you donate or engage the organization, verify address details provided.

People around an organization in the name of donors and ambassadors will tell you whether you are dealing with a fake organization or a genuine one. Among the people who endorse genuine charities are celebrities, media houses, commodity brands, etc. These are entities who can verify the actions and existence of a charity. In the absence of endorsements or association, you should have doubts with the charity. Such endorsements act as public referrals.

Talking of recommendation, do you want to donate money or in kind and have no idea where to go? Talk to a friend, relative, colleague, neighbor, etc. You will get genuine suggestions on organizations you can work with. A referral is good because those making the referral have already worked with these organizations. They have justified the existence of the charity and are even ready to support.

The media covers a lot of disasters and humanitarian intervention. This is one place you can spot a genuine charity and isolate it from the fake one. If an organization claims to be working in a place where no disaster has been reported, you have every reason to doubt. The internet, television stations, social media and other broadcast channels will highlight works being carried out by these organizations. If news items reveal a scandal involving the said charity, it is a signal for you to avoid it.

All charity organizations are accredited to provide particular interventions and at a certain area. These details are available on regulator websites or offices. If the organization does not appear in any accreditation list, you have every reason to doubt. You may also pick the accreditation details it has provided and verify with concerned authorities.

You would like to see that your money or donation has made an impact in the lives of people. There is no better way to do this than through results. Any charity that cannot justify its existence through tangible results is likely to be embezzling funds. For instance, if a charity is involved in medical assistance, it should show health facilities, communities that have received assistance, etc. The results should be verifiable and most recent.

Every humanitarian effort should change the lives of people targeted. Confirm whether the charity you are targeting is engaged in genuine humanitarian work or not. You will be sure that the contribution you make towards the betterment of humanity has a real impact.




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