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Giving Tuesday 2023 - Friends Without A Border

In rural Laos, where 1 in every 25 children faces the heartbreaking prospect of not reaching their fifth birthday, the stark reality is that parents often watch their children die because they cannot afford life-saving treatment. No parent should endure such agony, and this Giving Tuesday, you have the power to make a difference. In 1994, photographer Kenro Izu witnessed a 7-year-old girl's tragic death due to a lack of a $2 medicine. Driven by compassion, he founded Friends Without A Border, creating havens of free and compassionate care—pediatric teaching hospitals in Southeast Asia. Lao Friends Hospital for Children, in Luang Prabang Province, is now the sole provider of high-quality healthcare for northern Laos' children. Your support can change lives. Join us in ensuring no child faces such despair. Donate to save a life, and together, let's build a world where every child is treated as if it were our own. Explore the impact you can make at our hospital and stay connected for updates on how, with your help, we're transforming despair into hope.

About Giving Tuesday:

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that focuses on unleashing the power of radical generosity. It's a day that encourages individuals to give back by donating, volunteering and by doing good for others.

You can help in the following three ways:

• Donate - Click the "Donate Now" button on our Giving Tuesday 2023 page and make a generous contribution today.

• Fundraise - Click the "Fundraise Now" button and set a fundraising goal. Next, invite your friends, family members, colleagues and others to donate on your individual page.

• Share - Consider sharing our Giving Tuesday page link or your fundraising page with others. You can use the built-in sharing tools or copy the page URL and share it on social media, chat groups, emails etc.

Earn your medals:

To make this campaign fun and exciting, our Giving Tuesday fundraisers will receive eMedals as they meet certain fundraising goals. Also, all fundraisers and donors will receive a participation certificate at the end of this Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS WITHOUT A BORDER
We believe every child has the right to a healthy and loving life.
Friends Without A Border strives to accomplish its mission by providing free, compassionate medical care to the children of Southeast Asia, by creating community health education programs, training local healthcare professionals, and by prevention programs to keep children healthy.

Read more about the organization >>

HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
Thank you so much for choosing to donate to this Giving Tuesday 2023 fundraiser. Your donation will help us raise funds for our 2024 programs and allow us to reach more people and raise awareness about our core mission. Remember, no act of generosity is small or insignificant, and every dollar raised will help our mission.

Once you've donated, we'd appreciate it if you could share this Giving Tuesday page URL with your friends, family members, colleagues and others via social media channels, chat groups, emails etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

How can I create my fundraising page?

Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.

When does the campaign end?

Campaign end a day after Giving Tuesday on 4th December 2024. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.

I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?

For international donors (non-US), please note that all donations are processed in US dollars. Your bank may apply an exchange rate fee, so it's advisable to check with your bank for details.

To understand tax deductibility for your donation, we recommend consulting a tax professional who can provide personalized guidance.

Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?

The short answer is - everyone. The fundraising research shows that the number one reason for people not donating is that they weren't asked to.

That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.

Last, if your employer has a gift matching program, check with the human resources department to support your favorite cause as well.

Who can I contact if I need help?

You can contact us any time if you need help. We love hearing from our users so please don't hesitate to write to us about issues, suggestions, or to just say hi. You can also contact the non-profit administrator directly if you would like.