How can I be sure my donation will go to the country/fund I have requested?
Islamic Relief USA tracks contributions by various restrictions. The first restriction is usually by country. The second level of restriction is usually a project category such as education, emergency relief, food, orphans, etc. Islamic Relief USA records contributions according to donor specifications. As an example, if you specify Pakistan in the contribution, your donation would go toward our Pakistan General Fund. However, it would not be limited to a specific project category unless you request otherwise (such as emergency relief, food, orphans, etc., as mentioned above). We ask our donors to indicate, such as by writing it on the check or money order, which country they would like their contribution to benefit.
Our funds can basically be divided into three groups:
Restricted: To be used for a specific purpose only. Example: Udhiyah/Qurbani, specific country, orphans.
Non-Restricted: This type of fund gives the organization the right to use the money where ever it is most needed. Example: Where Needed Most.
Semi-Restricted: This type of fund requires us to follow certain guidelines. Example: Global Zakat.