Quick answer: Look for a platform that screens every account against sanctions lists, manually reviews campaigns before they go live, and monitors donations on an ongoing basis, not just at signup. On LaunchGood specifically, 3,744 Palestine-based campaigns are active right now, with the majority already carrying Zakat-Verified status.
What actually makes an online donation "safe"
Before giving to any Gaza relief campaign, on any platform, there are a few concrete things worth checking, not just a general feeling of trust:
- Sanctions and anti-money-laundering screening. A safe platform screens every account, and every beneficiary receiving funds on someone else's behalf, against global sanctions and regulatory lists before money moves.
- Enhanced due diligence for high-risk regions. Campaigns raising funds in OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions or outside G7 countries should go through additional verification layers, not the same light-touch review as a low-risk campaign.
- Manual review before launch, not just automated checks. A real person should review a campaign against platform guidelines before it can accept donations.
- Ongoing monitoring, not a one-time check. Fraud can appear after a campaign is already live. Look for platforms that continue monitoring transactions and will contact donors to confirm donations if something looks off.
- A clear consequence for bad actors. If fraud is discovered, funds should be refunded to donors, and the responsible party removed from the platform.
How LaunchGood handles this
LaunchGood screens every account against over 400 sanctions and regulatory lists, including global sanctions, AML, and enforcement lists, and applies Enhanced Due Diligence specifically for campaigns raising funds outside G7 countries and in OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions. Every campaign is manually reviewed before it can go live, and donations are continuously monitored by a specialist team using anti-fraud tooling, including direct donor outreach to confirm donations when needed. If fraud is discovered, the responsible account is blacklisted and all raised funds are refunded to donors. This process is supported by named compliance partners: FinClusive for financial crimes compliance, and Ferrari & Associates PC as OFAC sanctions counsel. You can read the full safety and compliance process directly.
What this looks like for Palestine specifically, right now
As of now, 3,744 Palestine-based campaigns are active on LaunchGood, giving donors real, current choice rather than a handful of stale options. Of those active campaigns, 74.3% already carry Zakat-Verified status, meaning the majority have already been through the additional review Zakat eligibility requires.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Palestine relief campaigns are currently active?3,744 as of now, spanning a range of causes including emergency relief, food and water access, and orphan support.
What percentage of Palestine campaigns are Zakat-verified?74.3% of currently active Palestine campaigns carry Zakat-Verified status.
Does LaunchGood check campaigns against sanctions lists?Yes. Every account is screened against over 400 global sanctions, regulatory, and anti-money-laundering lists before funds can move, with enhanced screening for campaigns in high-risk jurisdictions.
What happens if a campaign turns out to be fraudulent?The responsible account is blacklisted from the platform, and all funds raised are refunded to donors.
Who are LaunchGood's compliance partners?FinClusive, for automated financial crimes compliance, and Ferrari & Associates PC, LaunchGood's OFAC sanctions counsel.
This guide combines LaunchGood's published safety and compliance policy with a snapshot of current platform data. Campaign counts reflect active campaigns at the time of writing and will change as fundraisers launch and complete.
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