How To Determine If An International Charity Is Legitimate

One of the frequently asked questions I receive is: “how do I know if a mission-based organization in another country is ‘for real’? I want to volunteer/donate to such, but first, I want to make sure it’s a credible organization, that it’s not some sort of scam, or an ‘organization’ of just one person.”To find credible international volunteer, sponsorship or donation opportunities, your safest bet is to go through an internationally-recognized, well-known organization in your own country that is networked with organizations in other countries. International mission-based organizations, also known as international non-governmental organizations, or INGOs, have a tremendous amount of experience in other countries, and work with credible local organizations. INGOs can connect you with official volunteering or donation programs to help local organizations in other countries, particularly those in the developing world.

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