How it works
Four steps between a need and a result
No case is published until it is verified, and no project is closed until impact is reported.
- 01
A need or cause is submitted
Communities, partners and field teams submit cases through a structured intake form with supporting documentation.
- 02
ESF reviews and verifies
Our review committee validates identity, need, cost estimates and local capacity, with an on-the-ground visit.
- 03
Donors contribute securely
The verified cause is published with a clear budget. Donors give once or monthly through secure payment providers.
- 04
Funds are distributed, impact is published
Funds are released against milestones, receipts are archived and impact updates go out to every donor.
Safeguards
What we check before publishing a case
Transparent Donations
Every dollar is tracked against a published budget line and reported in our public ledger.
Verified Causes
Each case is field-verified by our team and an independent local partner before it goes live.
Secure Payments
Payments are handled by certified processors. We never store card details on our servers.
Real Impact Updates
Donors receive photo-documented progress updates until a project is fully delivered.