1. Who is the Singapore Red Cross and what does the organisation do?

Singapore Red Cross is dedicated to relieving human suffering, protecting human lives and dignity and responding to emergencies. Their vast network of donors, volunteers, employees and partners contribute to their life saving mission by serving in various services and programmes.

Source: https://www.redcross.sg/our-services.html

2. Will the funds reach the Pakistan?

All collection will be channeled through the Singapore Red Cross which is working with Red Cross Red Crescent partners on the ground, including the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to deliver aid to affected communities.

3. When is the period of donation?

The donation period would be held from 31 August 2022 to 14 September 2022.

4. Why can’t we donate outside the period?

It is because RLAF is leveraging and partnering with Singapore Red Cross (“SRC”) based on the permit that SRC obtained from the Commissioner of Charities (CoC). 

5. When will the funds reach Pakistan?

All net donations received and accounted for will be given to Singapore Red Cross after the end of the campaign period. The Singapore Red Cross will do the necessary distributions.

6. How can I donate to the Pakistan Floods Emergency Appeal?

PayNow – There are 2 ways to PayNow

a1. Scan or retrieve a screenshot of the above QR Code using your digital banking’s Scan & Pay. You will see “Pakistan Floods” in the Reference. Proceed to transfer.
a2. Choose PayNow to UEN and key in RLAF’s UEN: 200910530ZRLA and then indicate “Pakistan Floods” under Reference before transfer.

b. Giving.SG – campaign at giving.sg/pakistanfloods

c. Interbank transfer via RLAF (Rahmatan lil Alamin Foundation) – Transfer to OCBC Current Account at a/c no: 601313315001 and indicate “Pakistan Floods”

d. Issue a cheque payable to ‘RLAF’. State on back of cheque: donor’s name, contact number and indicate “Pakistan Floods”. Mail your cheque to RLAF (Masjid Yusof Ishak, No 10, Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore 737740) or to MUIS (No. 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702)

There is no minimum amount of donation except if you are to donate via Giving.sg which sets a $10 minimum amount.

7. What is the minimum amount for donations?

There is no minimum amount of donation except if you are to donate via Giving.sg which sets a $10 minimum amount.

8. Will receipts be issued for my donations?

Non tax-deductible receipts will be issued upon request via e-mail. As per IRAS regulation, these donations are not tax-deductible as they are donations for “foreign charitable purposes”.

Source : https://www.iras.gov.sg/IRASHome/Individuals/Foreigners/Working-out-your-taxes/Deductions-for-Individuals/Donations/

9. What will the donation be allocated for?

The donation will be allocated to support the immediate needs of communities affected by the ongoing floods in Pakistan. These needs include food, emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene items.

10. Can our donations be considered as Zakat?

All contributions are not considered as Zakat but as donations.

11. I donated online but forgot to indicate “Pakistan Floods” under remarks. Will my online donation still be accepted for this fundraising campaign?

Yes. Your online donation will still be accepted for this fundraising campaign provided the donation is submitted during the stated fundraising period.