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Charitable Causes
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Common Questions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all operational costs for the Light the World Giving Machine initiative. Individual credit card transaction fees are covered by the donor or the Church. As such, participating nonprofit organizations receive 100 percent of every donation to purchase and deliver your selected items.
Occasionally it becomes necessary to make an item substitution to meet unexpected needs. When this occurs, replacement products or services remain in the same category as the original.
Absolutely! You can donate directly to a charitable cause linked in the section above.
In most places, Giving Machines accept credit and debit cards and mobile payment services. In a few countries, cash and cards are accepted.
Every participating Giving Machine charity represents a cause with pressing needs. Before you visit a Giving Machine (or donate online), spend a few minutes learning about the vital work of these charities. We’re confident that a cause will resonate with you and you will know that your gift will bless a life in countless ways.
The Giving Machines are just one way to light the world. And you don’t have to spend money to help others one by one like Jesus did. Find more ideas to do good and serve others this Christmas.
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Global Charities
CARE
CARE works to alleviate poverty across the world by tackling crises, nutritional, environmental and social issues that contribute to suffering.
iDE Global
iDE creates livelihood opportunities for households in need with farming, nutrition, clean water and sanitation in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
UNICEF
UNICEF protects the rights of children in 190 countries and territories through quality nutrition, safe water and sanitation, vaccines, and education.
WaterAid
Clean water saves lives. WaterAid works to equip people with sustainable clean water (and decent toilets and hygiene education).
Global Charities
The Academy for Creating Enterprise (ACE)
ACE ignites the entrepreneurial mindset to create more abundant lives. Members implement training to grow businesses and develop financial freedom.
CARE
CARE works to alleviate poverty across the world by tackling crises, nutritional, environmental and social issues that contribute to suffering.
Catholic Relief Services
CRS works in 100+ countries to help the poor and vulnerable overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture, and access affordable healthcare.
Church World Service (CWS)
CWS transforms communities in every continent through sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
iDE Global
iDE creates livelihood opportunities for households in need with farming, nutrition, clean water and sanitation in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Lifting Hands International
Lifting Hands International provides housing, security, and aid to refugees displaced throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Mentors International
Mentors International assists individuals out of generational poverty through mentoring and training across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
UNICEF
UNICEF protects the rights of children in 190 countries and territories through quality nutrition, safe water and sanitation, vaccines, and education.
World Food Program
WFP uses food assistance to build pathways to stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disaster, and the impact of climate change.
Global Charities
American Red Cross
American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
CARE
CARE works to alleviate poverty across the world by tackling crises, nutritional, environmental and social issues that contribute to suffering.
Catholic Relief Services
CRS works in 100+ countries to help the poor and vulnerable overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture, and access affordable healthcare.
Church World Service (CWS)
CWS transforms communities in every continent through sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
Days for Girls International
Days for Girls works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation to improve female health, education, and livelihoods.
Lifting Hands International
Lifting Hands International provides housing, security, and aid to refugees displaced throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
MAP International
MAP International is a global health organization bringing lifesaving medicine and health supplies to people all over the world.
Right To Play
Right To Play works to protect, educate, and empower vulnerable children to rise above challenges and find their way back to hope.
Save the Children
Save the Children works in the hardest-to-reach-places to help children prepare for and recover from disasters and improve lives worldwide.
UNICEF
UNICEF protects the rights of children in 190 countries and territories through quality nutrition, safe water and sanitation, vaccines, and education.
WaterAid
Clean water saves lives. WaterAid works to equip people with sustainable clean water (and decent toilets and hygiene education).
Global Charities
The Academy for Creating Enterprise (ACE)
ACE ignites the entrepreneurial mindset to create more abundant lives. Members implement training to grow businesses and develop financial freedom.
Days for Girls International
Days for Girls works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation to improve female health, education, and livelihoods.
Lifting Hands International
Lifting Hands International provides housing, security, and aid to refugees displaced throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Mentors International
Mentors International assists individuals out of generational poverty through mentoring and training across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Right To Play
Right To Play works to protect, educate, and empower vulnerable children to rise above challenges and find their way back to hope.
Save the Children
Save the Children works in the hardest-to-reach-places to help children prepare for and recover from disasters and improve lives worldwide.
UNICEF
UNICEF protects the rights of children in 190 countries and territories through quality nutrition, safe water and sanitation, vaccines, and education.
Global Charities
American Red Cross
American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Catholic Relief Services
CRS works in 100+ countries to help the poor and vulnerable overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture, and access affordable healthcare.
Global Charities
iDE Global
iDE creates livelihood opportunities for households in need with farming, nutrition, clean water and sanitation in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Mentors International
Mentors International assists individuals out of generational poverty through mentoring and training across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Global Charities
CARE
CARE works to alleviate poverty across the world by tackling crises, nutritional, environmental and social issues that contribute to suffering.
Church World Service (CWS)
CWS transforms communities in every continent through sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
Days for Girls International
Days for Girls works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation to improve female health, education, and livelihoods.
Lifting Hands International
Lifting Hands International provides housing, security, and aid to refugees displaced throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Global Charities
UNICEF
UNICEF protects the rights of children in 190 countries and territories through quality nutrition, safe water and sanitation, vaccines, and education.