What is a humanitarian general license?
A general license is a public authorization from OFAC for categories of transactions that would otherwise be prohibited, subject to its terms and conditions.
What this means in practice
It is not an approval letter issued separately to every donor or charity.
Scope, definitions, exclusions, recordkeeping, and involved parties matter.
Do not claim that one general license covers a specific activity without reading the current text and related guidance.
A responsible route from donor to field work
Famidi receives support through its verified U.S. charity and works through trusted local coordinators who assess needs, purchase or contract locally when practical, complete the work, and return records.
Humanitarian activity and sanctions compliance are specialized areas. Do not treat a general explainer as legal authorization for a particular transfer, counterparty, or transaction; use current U.S. Treasury guidance when that question applies.
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Editorial standard: This page is reviewed by a person, sourced to Famidi records or authoritative references, and revised when the program or underlying guidance changes. It does not replace legal, tax, medical, or financial advice.