TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Legal, Use of Funds & Transparency

Legal status & use of funds

Firdaws Project is an informal, volunteer-run grassroots initiative. It is not a registered charity, not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, and not registered as a charity in the UK or other jurisdictions.

All contributions are used solely to help provide food, clean water, housing support, and basic amenities to families in need, as well as to cover the necessary operational costs of purchasing supplies, safe transport, coordination, and delivery.

This initiative has no affiliation with any political, ideological, or partisan actions or views.

For donors in the United States

Because this is an informal volunteer effort rather than a registered charity, donations are not tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers.

For donors in the UK and other countries

This is not a registered charity under UK law. Please consider any local tax, charity, or donation regulations that may apply before contributing.

Transparency & reporting

We regularly share photos, messages from families, and delivery updates on Instagram (@projectfirdaws) and on our Updates page.

  • Contributions have supported regular food parcels, water deliveries, and essential supplies for dozens of families across delivery areas.
  • Operational costs are kept as low as possible while ensuring reliable delivery.
  • We aim to direct the large majority of resources toward families rather than administration.
How we work

Volunteers coordinate directly with trusted contacts who have local access to families in need. Supplies are typically purchased locally when possible. Aid is delivered in person with care for the dignity and privacy of the families receiving it.

Who receives payments

Online payments are received by the site operator (merchant of record), not by website developers or contractors.

This website is built and maintained by contracted technical staff who are not involved in receiving funds, distributing aid, or day-to-day field operations.

Online payments & security
  • Card payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy on separate company-owned payment infrastructure — not inside this static website.
  • This website never stores card numbers, CVVs, or full payment credentials.
  • Live payment secrets (Lemon Squeezy API keys, webhook signing secrets) are held only in the operator's payment service, not in public site code or developer environments.
  • Optional crypto links, when enabled, are operated by the site operator and are clearly labeled as an alternative method.
  • Donors who prefer not to pay online may use private giving via Instagram.
Refunds

Because this is a grassroots humanitarian effort, refunds are handled case-by-case by the registered site operator when a payment was made in error or duplicated. Contact us via Instagram with your checkout receipt and we will respond as soon as possible.

Privacy

This website is designed to collect minimal data. We do not run accounts, comments, or marketing trackers on the public site.

  • Lemon Squeezy processes card payments under its own privacy policy when you choose online checkout.
  • Information shared via Instagram is used only to coordinate aid and provide updates.
  • We do not sell donor information.
Full disclaimer

By choosing to contribute to Firdaws Project you acknowledge:

  • This is an informal volunteer initiative without legal entity status or tax-exempt recognition.
  • Donations are not tax-deductible and no tax receipts will be issued.
  • There are no guarantees regarding the exact use, timing, or outcome of any contribution.
  • This project has no political or ideological affiliations.