Can I write to or visit the beneficiary in my feedback report?

NGOs typically do welcome visitors, though they may have preferred timings so that they can facilitate visits. GiveIndia encourages donors to contact the NGOs directly and set up meetings at their convenience. Most NGOs do not allow donors to visit the specific beneficiaries that they have supported or sponsored, as it can often give rise to awkward situations for the beneficiary. However, they would typically allow donors and visitors to meet with and talk to their beneficiary communities in general.

GiveIndia itself conducts random verification visits to ensure that beneficiaries do exist. If there is a group of donors (at least five) from a specific company or group that would like to visit an NGO, GiveIndia would be happy to talk to the NGO, connect a representative from the group with the NGO representative and facilitate a visit. The donors will need to make their own travel and other arrangements. Please ensure that the visit guidelines and timings of the NGO are adhered to in such cases.