Verify and Donate Safely: Ministry’s Caution on Charitable Contributions

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: The Ministry of Social Affairs has issued a warning to citizens and expats, urging them to be cautious when making donations/charity to unverified or unlicensed entities. The Ministry emphasized that donations should only be directed towards accredited charitable organizations that are officially registered with them.

In an official press release, the Ministry stressed the importance of confirming the identity of the fundraiser and ensuring their affiliation with authorized entities permitted to collect donations. Furthermore, it emphasized that donations should not be given in cash but should be channeled through approved donation collection methods, which include K-Net, bank deductions, electronic payment links, and electronic payment devices.

The Ministry also underscored the need for individuals and groups to refrain from initiating fundraising campaigns without obtaining prior approval from the relevant authorities. This is not only to prevent legal consequences but also to align with the regulations governing the licensing of fundraising activities for public causes.

To summarize, the Ministry of Social Affairs has issued a warning to citizens and residents to be cautious when making donations. The Ministry emphasized that donations should only be directed towards accredited charitable organizations that are officially registered with them. Donations should not be given in cash but should be channeled through approved donation collection methods. Individuals and groups should refrain from initiating fundraising campaigns without obtaining prior approval from the relevant authorities.

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