FAQs

  • Yes. Village Rise is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in compliance with applicable U.S. nonprofit regulations.

  • Village Rise is funded through individual donations, grants, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and partnerships.

  • Donations directly support Village Rise programs and operational efforts related to education, food security, health care, shelter support, emergency aid, and community outreach initiatives. Funds are sent to our partners on the ground in each country to carry our our initiatives.

  • Yes. Donors may choose to support a specific country, program area, or initiative by clicking the green donate button at the top right corner of our website.

  • Yes. Village Rise is a registered 501©(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

  • Village Rise works through trusted local partnerships, community-based collaboration, project oversight systems, and regular communication with in-country teams.

  • Yes. Village Rise oversees and supports its sister organization on the ground in Iran, Danehaye Mehr, which helps coordinate and implement local humanitarian and community-based initiatives in underserved communities.

  • All projects in Iran are conducted through our sister organization, Danehaye Mehr. Funds are sent to our partners on the ground in each country to carry out local initiatives and programs. Current activities in Iran are being supported through family funds held within the country by Village Rise founders. At this time, Village Rise has not transferred U.S.-based funds into Iran for project implementation.

  • Village Rise does not currently operate under a specific OFAC license. However, applicable U.S. humanitarian general licensing frameworks permit qualifying nonprofit organizations to transfer up to $500,000 USD over a 12-month period for authorized humanitarian activities. Village Rise has not yet utilized this authorization but may do so in the future as programs expand.

  • Village Rise maintains internal oversight, budgeting, reporting processes, and ongoing communication with local partners to help ensure responsible stewardship of donor support and project implementation.