FACT: 95.4% of charitable donations never reach their intended beneficiaries When you donate money to a cause, you probably realise a portion of it goes towards “operating costs” and other incidentals. But do you know just how much of your donation evaporates without ever reaching those you donate to in the first place?

Shocking reports by The Guardian1, Giving USA2 and the World Disasters Report3 reveal the sad truth:

In 2015 alone, out of roughly $373 billion in donations, only $11.2 billion was channeled to affected states. Another $5.9 billion went to local NGOs. While a staggering $355.9 billion went towards “overheads”. That's a shocking 95.4% of funds disappearing into thin air - a number that holds consistent year after year.

This figure is unacceptable and proves that something is broken in the humanitarian sector. It's a wake up call for us to find a better way, sooner rather than later.

(Obtained from ICO Website)

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