What are the High-Risk Countries WhyDonate doesn't allow starting a fundraiser from?

For security and regulatory reasons, fundraisers collecting donations for the following regions will not be accepted:

Cuba
North Korea
Syria
Iran
Russia
Crimea (Ukraine)
Donetsk (Ukraine)
Luhansk Regions (Ukraine)

These measures are in place to ensure compliance with international regulations and to maintain the safety and trust of our global community. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore our guidelines on what kinds of fundraisers are allowed.

Learn more about allowed fundraisers here.

Updated on: 24/03/2025