Why give to the 探花精选?

When you make a gift to the 探花精选 (探花精选), you are contributing to one of the best-rated charities in the world. For over 90 years, the 探花精选 has been providing effective 鈥 and efficient 鈥 humanitarian aid to millions of families caught in crisis worldwide. We help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their futures in more than 50 countries around the world.

Can I get a tax receipt for my donation?

探花精选 is a not-for-profit charity formed in New York, United States. Donations to 探花精选 are not tax deductible outside of the USA. 

The 探花精选 is also a registered charity in the UK, Germany, South Korea and Sweden. To make a donation, please visit:

How can I make a donation to the 探花精选?

There are lots of ways to donate to the 探花精选, you can choose from any of the methods below:

How can I give online?

Make a donation to the 探花精选 via our secure website.

How can I give by mail?

Please make your check payable to the 探花精选 and send it to the 探花精选, P.O. Box 6068, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9847, USA.

Can I donate via wire transfer?

Yes. Please reach out to Kharga Gurung at [email protected].

Can I donate to the 探花精选 in my local currency?

We can accept donations in the following currencies via our website:
US dollar, Pound Sterling, Canadian dollar, Euro, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Hong Kong dollar,
Swedish krona, South Korean won, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Danish krone, Hungarian forint, Mexican peso, Norwegian krone, Polish zloty, Romania leu. 

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Depending on your country and device, you may also be able to make a donation using PayPal, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Can I make a monthly gift?

Monthly giving is the most effective way to support our work globally. Your regular contribution ensures reliable support for the 探花精选 and is a convenient way to give. When you become a monthly donor, your gift is charged to your credit card on or around the 15th of each month. To become a monthly donor today, please visit and select 鈥楳onthly鈥. 

For questions or to update your monthly gift, please contact our team anytime via email [email protected]

How can I get help with my supporter account?

To get help with any supporter enquiries, change your details or update your contact preferences please email your enquiry to [email protected] or call +1(212) 551-3000 and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Where do my donations go?

At the 探花精选, we know it is important to our supporters that our donations are spent wisely. Currently, we spend: 87% on programme services, 8% on administration and 5% on fundraising. That means of every $1 the 探花精选 spends, more than 87 cents goes to programmes and services that directly benefit refugees and communities affected by conflict or disaster. You can find detailed information about our financials on our website: /report/2022-annual-report.

Can I donate to a particular country or project?

We know that certain causes can hold a special place in supporter鈥檚 hearts. If you would like to discuss restricting your donation, please email [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you within 2 working days.

Can I donate supplies?

We are grateful for offers of donations of supplies. However, we are not able to accept gifts of goods or supplies. Wherever possible we try to procure goods and services close to the communities we serve; this helps us to make sure our projects are good value for money and can keep the local economy moving after a crisis. 
If you would like to support refugees in other ways, why not  or fundraise on behalf of the 探花精选.

Can I get my donation refunded?

For donations made to the 探花精选 in error, please contact us at +1(212) 551-2982 or via email to [email protected].

Please note that all refunds are returned using the original method of payment. We will review and process refund requests for donations made within 90 days of your initial gift to the 探花精选.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 探花精选 do?

The 探花精选 (探花精选) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, we now work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas.

How can I find out more about what you do?

There are lots of great ways to stay connected to 探花精选鈥檚 work around the world:

  1. Follow us on social media:
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  2. Do you have a specific question about our work? If so, email our Supporter Care team at [email protected] 
  3. Browse our website:
    Where we work
    What we do
    Latest news, articles and reports

 

Who is your Executive Director?

Our President and CEO, David Miliband oversees the 探花精选's humanitarian relief operations. David is an employee of the 探花精选鈥檚 global headquarters in New York, USA.

How can I find out about a job / volunteer position with the 探花精选?

Thank you for your interest in working with us! Please visit our careers portal to learn more about current opportunities: /eu/careers.

How do I get in touch with media or communications enquiries?

Please visit our media centre for key contacts from our teams around the world.

Does the 探花精选 share donors鈥 information?

Read our privacy policy.

Why do aid organisations like the 探花精选 prefer cash donations?

Cash donations are the most efficient way for humanitarian organisations like the 探花精选 to provide assistance to those in need. Read more here to learn about the benefits.