Giving Responsibly During an Uttarakhand Emergency

Make emergency support useful and accountable

When an emergency affects a community, donors often want to help quickly. Before giving, check the organisation's identity and contact details, read what the appeal says funds will support, and look for clear ways to receive updates. If a campaign is for a specific purpose, ask how unused funds will be handled.

Practical relief also depends on timing. An organisation may need flexible funds to respond to changing priorities, while donated goods should match requests from local responders. Avoid forwarding unverified claims or photographs; inaccurate information can distract from the needs of affected families.

You can review our published documents, read the disaster relief programme and ask the team how a proposed contribution would be used. For online donations, keep your payment reference. Our payment help page explains what to do if a payment is duplicated, delayed or unsuccessful.