Donation Framework

1. General Guidelines

• Purpose-Oriented Donations: Donations should align with specific needs, such as food, clothing, education, medical aid, housing, or disaster relief.

• Transparency & Accountability: Ensure every donation is traceable from the donor to the beneficiary with real-time status updates and impact reports.

• Need-Based Allocation: Focus on the most vulnerable populations, such as low-income families, homeless individuals, orphans, and disaster-affected communities.

2. Types of Donations Accepted

A. Monetary Donations

• Minimum donation: ₹10 to encourage micro-donations.

• Clear categorization:

o Education Fund: Scholarships, books, school supplies.

o Medical Fund: Critical surgeries, medicines, healthcare kits.

o Food Fund: Mid-day meals, ration kits.

o Emergency Relief: Floods, droughts, or other local crises.

B. Physical Items

• Food:

o Must be non-perishable (e.g., rice, lentils, packaged items).

o Freshly cooked food can be donated through certified food safety collection drives.

• Clothing:

o Clean, wearable, and season-appropriate clothes.

o Segregated into men, women, and children categories.

• Education Supplies:

o Books, stationery, backpacks, and unused school supplies.

• Furniture and Appliances:

o Beds, chairs, and basic appliances (only functional items).

• Medicines:

o Unused, unopened medicines with a minimum of 6 months to expiration.

C. Volunteering Services

• Medical professionals offering free check-ups.

• Teachers providing free classes or tuition.

• Skilled workers for home repairs or skill training.

3. Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria

Economic Status

o Families earning below ₹12,000/month or identified as Below Poverty Line (BPL) through government records.

• Vulnerable Groups:

o Children from slums or orphanages.

o Elderly people without family support.

o Persons with disabilities requiring special support.

• Situational Needs

o Disaster-affected individuals (floods, fires, etc.).

o Migrant workers during times of crisis.

4. Execution Strategy

A. Identification of Beneficiaries

Partner with local NGOs for accurate beneficiary identification.
Use government welfare data to verify eligibility.
Allow beneficiaries to register through the app with minimal paperwork.

B. Donation Distribution

Physical donations:
- Set up collection points across Ahmedabad in residential areas, schools, and corporate offices.
- Collaborate with delivery partners for home pickups.
Monetary donations:
- Disburse funds to verified NGOs or directly to beneficiaries’ accounts through digital payments.

C. Categorization of Donations

Clearly tag each donation under categories like food, medical aid, etc., for easy allocation.
Maintain a database to prevent duplications.

D. Quality Assurance

Partner with certified vendors for items like medicines and packaged foods.
Train volunteers to inspect donated items to ensure they meet quality standards.

5. Impact Measurement

Impact Reports:
- Generate regular reports showcasing how donations were utilized.
- Share before-and-after stories of beneficiaries on the app to motivate donors.
Real-Time Updates:
- Notify donors of the exact status of their donation (e.g., "Food packet delivered to XYZ slum area").

6. Ethical and Legal Considerations

Avoid Exploitation:
- Maintain the dignity of the beneficiaries by not showcasing their images publicly without consent.
Data Protection:
- Protect donor and beneficiary information per data protection laws.
No Bias:
- Allocate resources irrespective of caste, religion, or gender.

7. Community Engagement

Collaborate with Local Entities:
- Work with Ahmedabad’s municipal corporation and local NGOs.
Volunteer Drives:
- Organize weekly drives for collecting and distributing donations.
Corporate Partnerships:
- Partner with Ahmedabad-based corporates for CSR-driven donations.

8. Feedback and Continuous Improvement

Conduct monthly audits to assess the effectiveness of donation drives.
Encourage beneficiaries and donors to provide feedback through the app for continuous refinement.

This structured approach ensures the donation process remains efficient, transparent, and impactful, catering specifically to the needs of Ahmedabad’s population.