Famidi Answers

Clear answers about giving and aid in Afghanistan.

Short, sourced explanations of how Famidi works, how donors can verify it, and what the field record actually supports.

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Trust & giving

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Trust & giving

Is Famidi a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?

Yes. Famidi Corp. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Its EIN is 82-4855071. Donors should verify that claim rather than relying on a badge, so Famidi links its filings and independent government records from the Transparency Center.

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Trust & giving

Are donations to Famidi tax-deductible?

Famidi is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, so eligible contributions are generally tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law. Your own eligibility depends on current tax rules and your circumstances; keep the receipt and consult a qualified tax adviser when needed.

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Trust & giving

What does “public charity” mean?

A public charity is a 501(c)(3) organization that qualifies for a public-charity classification rather than being treated as a private foundation. The classification concerns support and structure, not a government rating of effectiveness.

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Evidence, dignity & transparency

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Evidence, dignity & transparency

How does Famidi verify aid delivery?

Famidi keeps the claim as narrow as the evidence. A delivery record may include the date, general location, program, visible items, field photos or video, receipts, cards, and an original source link. Infrastructure projects may also include agreements, construction stages, plaques, and completion checks.

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Evidence, dignity & transparency

How does Famidi protect dignity in field documentation?

Famidi aims to document the work without making a person prove that they are deserving. Public evidence can focus on supplies, infrastructure, process, wide field scenes, general locations, and consent-aware stories instead of unnecessary names, close portraits, medical details, or other private information.

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Giving to Afghanistan

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Naan Drive

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Naan Drive

How does Famidi’s Naan Drive work?

A household receives a Famidi Naan Card connected to a participating neighborhood bakery. Under the current program model, the card provides seven fresh naans each day for 30 days. The bakery relationship turns one handoff into a repeatable daily arrangement.

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Water & wells

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Water & wells

How does Famidi build and document water wells?

Famidi’s water projects move through a site review, local contracting, construction, completion checks, and a documented handoff. The public record may include agreements, expense sheets, drilling or construction media, the finished pump or tap system, water flowing, location details, and a plaque or project identifier.

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Emergencies & displacement

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Emergencies & displacement

How does Famidi use emergency relief donations?

Famidi uses emergency relief donations for practical, locally verified needs after floods, earthquakes, displacement, or another urgent crisis. Depending on the assessment, that can include drinking water, prepared meals, food, shelter materials, transport, or other immediate assistance.

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Food assistance

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Afghanistan context

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Fundraising & community

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