Frequently Asked Questions about the World Donation Project

What is the goal of the World Donation Project?

  • To donate worldwide in a transparent way to your favorite humanitarian project.

    • Can I donate to my favorite humanitarian project?

  • Yes, as long as the organisation has made a request.

    • Who developped the World Donation Project application?

  • We Help You Survive (WHYS) developped the World Donation Project application (WDP).

    • Where is WHYS based?

  • We are based in Geneva, Switzerland.

    • What does "request mean" near the logo?

  • An organisation requesting a donation for their humanitarian project taking place somewhere in the world or in their local community.

    • What does "donate" mean near the logo?

  • A person or organisation that is willing to donate towards the person making a request for their humanitarian project.

    • What does "deliver" mean on the left of the logo?

  • A person that is willing to deliver a donation for the person making a request.

    • What does the logo mean?

  • It represents all the questions that one can ask about human survival around the world. This is symbolised by the question mark moving around our world.

    • What does WHYS mean?

  • WHYS is the acronym of We Help You Survive.

    • How do you pronounce WHYS?

  • WHYS is pronounced "Wise".

    • What is an organisation in the World Donation Project application?

  • A school, a non-profit organisation, a charity, a hospital, a humanitarian organisation, a church, a sports association etc...

    • Can I just sign up to show support?

  • Yes, you can.

    • Can I create an organisation even if I am not working for it?

  • Yes, you can, but only if no one else has signed up the organisation. Make sure that you specify this information when signing up.

    • Who are the future donors of WHYS?

  • Foundations, International humanitarian organisations and private companies.

    • Is money ever exchanged between the users of the World Donation Project application?

  • No, never.

    • Is the WDP application completely free?

  • Yes, it is. We live on private donations. Please donate.

    • Why should I use the World Donation Project application if I already donate to an organisation that I trust?

  • By using the World Donation Project application the whole donation process becomes more transparent as everyone will be able to see how much each organisation has received and can then choose accordingly what organisation to donate to.

    • Can I search for an item to see if it is requested?

  • Yes, you can.

    • Can I search an organiation to see what they have received?

  • Yes, you can. All completed transactions are archived but can be consulted.

    • Can I search a person to search what they have transported?

  • Yes, you can.

    • Can I donate an article which is not requested by an organisation?

  • Yes, but the World Donation Project application is based on the idea that not more should be given than what was requested for. This supports the idea of sustainabilty. WHYS will send an email to all the organisations asking them if they request it. If yes, then the organisation can submit a request to the World Donation Project for the article.

    • Can I buy the items locally that I want to donate?

  • Some you can and some you can't. Some research will have to be done. Generally it will be good to buy locally so as to support the local economy where the project is taking place.

    • Can I just donate items and get someone else to transport them?

  • Yes, you can. You could also be just one person requesting, donating and transporting.

    • How do I know that the requesting organisation really exists?

  • First, WHYS verifies that the organisation-project really exists and gives it green approved tick. There after by checking how many times an organisation has already received something indicates that the organisation really exists.

    • Must I report any scams?

  • Yes, please do. This will protect futur users of the World Donation Project.

    • Is the World Donation Project application adapted to react during big emergencies?

  • Yes, it is. International organisations or a local charity can make use of the World Donation Project application.

    • Is the World Donation Project application a fair system?

  • Yes, it is. The World Donation Project application allows the donor to see that one organisation has received more than other and therefore the donor can better direct where there donation goes to.

    • Is sustainabilty integrated into the World Donation Project?

  • Yes, it is. All donations must answer a need. But usually every type of donation will eventually find a taker. Tourism and business travel which generates CO2 emissions cannot be stopped but the trip can be put to a better use.

    • Why are regions sometimes cities?

  • The country may be quite small so a city is more precise than a region.

    • Does this project compete with any other organisations?

  • No, it does not. It can only enhance an organisation's activities.

    • Do my donations have to be new objects or can they be second hand?

  • The donations can be second hand.

    • What happens if I make a donation and no one transports them?

  • Just wait, at any time you can delete your donation if you change your mind.

    • Why do I have to create a trip to transport my own donations?

  • This is to track the donations and to discourage persons trying to disrupt the system.

    • Can the different stages of a donation easily be tracked by the participants?

  • Yes, the system will resemble a tracking system used for parcels being sent around the world.

    • Can I simulate the whole process in a test environment?

  • Yes, you can.

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