Friday, 2 June 2017

Tips On Identifying 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.

The existence of a physical address is one of the easiest ways to identify a genuine business. It is an indication of openness to scrutiny. It means that you can walk into the office and make inquiries about an upcoming event or campaign. Check websites, mails and pamphlets for physical addresses. Verify the address before engaging in any charity work with the organization.

The people who associate with an organization will indicate whether it is fake or genuine. Check whether any celebrity, brand, business, association, etc has endorsed the charity. Major humanitarian organizations also indicate the charities that are assisting them in mobilization, reaching people on the ground, logistics, etc. Endorsement is done by people or organizations that have the muscle to verify whether the charities are genuine or not. This can be regarded as a public referral.

Maybe you do not need to go far if you are looking for a charity to donate to. Your friends, colleagues, neighbors, relatives, and others around you work with or have donated to a charity in the recent past. They will recommend a genuine organization you can pass your donations in cash or kind. Since they have worked with the charity in the past, its genuineness has already been verified.

Humanitarian needs and disasters receive a lot of media attention. If an organization has been featured severally, it is an indication of a genuine brand. The existence of a scandal on news should also alert you that such an organization is embezzling funds. Check over the internet, broadcast stations, social media and any other outlet that covers charities. This will help you know the reputation of organizations you are working with.

Accreditation details are proof that the charity or organization is genuine. Check whether it is licensed to work as a charity body. You may also go further and check the reputation or credentials of leaders of this charity. A charity that has no license to operate is definitely in the con business. Avoid it by all means.

Just like a business, charities should show proof of impact. These results are used to judge the effectiveness of their organization and accomplishment of mission. Success stories are the best results you can get. If a charity focuses on education, for instance, it should show a number of graduates or successful people who have come off their rank. Without results, it is likely that the organization is engaged in embezzlement of funds.

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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