What is OFAC and why does it matter when giving to Afghanistan?
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control administers economic and trade sanctions, including Afghanistan-related guidance relevant to certain humanitarian activities and counterparties.
What this means in practice
OFAC publishes program pages, general licenses, fact sheets, and frequently asked questions.
Guidance can change, so a dated screenshot or secondhand summary is not a reliable substitute for the current official page.
Donors using Famidi’s official checkout are supporting the charity’s program rather than directing a private cross-border transfer themselves.
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.
Check the underlying information.
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.