Donation Policy

Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation

Effective Date: 26 March 2026

This Donation Policy applies to all individuals and organizations contributing to Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation.

Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation is committed to using donations responsibly, transparently, and in line with its charitable objectives.

1. Purpose of Donations

Donations support welfare activities carried out by Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation, including:

• Food distribution (meals and ration support)
• Healthcare assistance (verified medical cases and hospital support)
• Education support (religious and academic learning initiatives)
• Shelter and basic needs support
• Community development initiatives, including mosque-related projects linked with education

Donations are used to support individuals and communities in need across Pakistan.

2. Use of Donations

Donations are allocated based on:

• Verified beneficiary needs
• Urgency of cases
• Program priorities
• Available resources

Funds are used for charitable and welfare purposes in line with the organization’s mission.

3. General and Restricted Donations

• General Donations
  Used across programs where need is highest

• Restricted Donations (if accepted)
  Applied to a specific cause or program as agreed at the time of donation

Unless explicitly stated and accepted as restricted, all donations are treated as general and may be reallocated based on need.

4. Verification of Beneficiaries

We follow internal verification processes before allocating funds, including:

• Medical case verification through hospitals, where applicable
• Assessment of financial need
• On-ground checks were required.

This helps ensure donations are directed toward genuine and deserving cases.

5. Administrative and Operational Costs

A portion of donations may be used for necessary operational purposes, including:

• Logistics and distribution
• Verification and field activities
• Program execution and coordination

These costs are managed responsibly to support the effective delivery of welfare activities.

6. Zakat and Religious Contributions

Where donations are made as Zakat or other religious contributions:

• Zakat funds are handled separately
• Distributed to eligible recipients
• Used for purposes considered permissible under applicable Islamic guidelines

Donors are responsible for ensuring their own Zakat calculations and obligations.

7. Donation Methods

Donations may be made through:

• Online payment channels
• Bank transfers
• Other officially communicated methods

We aim to provide secure and accessible donation options.

8. Donation Security

• Payments are processed through third-party payment providers.
• Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation does not store full financial details.
• Reasonable measures are taken to support transaction security

9. Non-Refundable Donations

Donations are generally non-refundable.

Refunds may be considered only in limited situations such as:

• Duplicate transactions
• Technical errors
• Unauthorized payments (subject to verification)

Please refer to our Refund Policy for full details.

10. No Guarantee of Outcomes

While we aim to create meaningful impact:

• We do not guarantee specific outcomes
• We do not guarantee support to a specific individual or case

Impact depends on needs, available resources, and circumstances.

11. No Contractual Obligation

Donations:

• Are voluntary contributions
• Do not create a contractual relationship beyond the terms outlined on this website

12. Right to Refuse or Return Donations

We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or return any donation where necessary, including:

• Suspected fraud or unauthorized activity
• Compliance or legal concerns
• Irregular or suspicious transactions

13. Donation Records and Receipts

We may maintain records of donations for:

• Internal tracking and reporting
• Legal, tax, and audit purposes

Where applicable, acknowledgements or receipts may be issued.

14. Contact Us

For donation-related inquiries:

📞 +92 321 1111 314

📧 contact@ibtidaa.pk

📍 Hajvery Building, 48-A Darbar Road, Lahore, Pakistan

Commitment to Responsible Giving

Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation is committed to handling donations with care, accountability, and transparency while supporting communities in need.