FAQs
- What is RISE-UP! To End Poverty?
- What is the Kids Helping Kids Program?
- How long does the RISE-UP! To End Poverty campaign run for?
- How long does the Kids Helping Kids program run for?
- How much does it cost to register for the RISE-UP! To End Poverty campaign?
- What projects does the RISE-UP campaign support?
- What projects does the Kids Helping Kids program support?
- What technical skills do I need to manage my own personal fundraising web page?
- What is IDRF and what does it stand for?
- What is IDRF’s role in the RISE-UP! campaign and Kids Helping Kids program?
- How can I donate to the RISE-UP! campaign or to IDRF?
- Do I get a tax receipt?
- If I make a donation through a user’s fundraising page, do I receive a tax receipt?
- When my daughter or son submits a donation for the Kids Helping Kids program, am I eligible to receive a tax receipt?
- Where can I report a user, file a complaint, or make a comment about the website?
Please direct all other questions to info@rise-up.ca
What is RISE-UP! To End Poverty?
RISE-UP! To End Poverty is an online, nation-wide, fundraising and awareness campaign. The campaign aims to educate users about the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals and to motivate Canadians to take action to alleviate poverty. Individuals can register online at www.rise-up.ca to create their own personal fundraising webpage, which they can email to family and friends asking them for support. All funds raised will benefit 8 IDRF relief and development projects.
What is the Kids Helping Kids Program?
The Kids Helping Kids Program is an educational program which kids can take part in from July 17th to Oct 1st, 2009 to learn more about the Millennium Development Goals and to fundraise for other disadvantaged kids in Canada and Pakistan. The program provides kids who register with a free fundraising kit and offers kids the chance to win numerous prizes and to be feature on the website and in IDRF publications. In addition, kids have access to numerous educational materials available online at www.rise-up.ca.
How long does the RISE-UP! To End Poverty campaign run for?
The campaign runs for 4 months, from July 17 to Oct 17, 2009 –The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
How long does the Kids Helping Kids program run for?
The program runs for 3 ½ months, from July 17 to Oct 1, 2009. Kids are advised to submit their final donations and applications by Oct 1, 2009.
How much does it cost to register for the RISE-UP! To End Poverty campaign?
Registration is free to all users.
What projects does the RISE-UP campaign support?
All funds raised will benefit the following 8 projects:
- Canada- Eel Ground School Breakfast Program
- Pakistan -Promoting Literacy in Underprivileged Area of Pakistan
- Tanzania -Women Economic Empowerment Project
- Kenya -Providing Healthcare Support to Poor People in Mombasa
- Gaza, Palestine -Distribution of Hygiene Kits for Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
- Uganda -Improved Income & Nutrition for HIV/AIDs affected families
- Ethiopia-Promoting sanitation and food security initiatives based on construction of biogas system
- Canada -Building capacity of Canadian Islamic-based organizations engaged in international water and sanitation.
Note: each project corresponds with one of the eight Millennium Development Goals.
What projects does the Kids Helping Kids program support?
All funds raised will benefit the following 2 projects:
- Canada- Eel Ground School Breakfast Program
- Pakistan -Promoting Literacy in Underprivileged Area of Pakistan
What technical skills do I need to manage my own personal fundraising web page?
Setting-up and running your own personal fundraising webpage on www.rise-up.ca is quick and easy. The webpage has been created for all users. If you find you are experiencing difficulties with the website, IDRF does offer Technical Assistance, Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Please contact IDRF at info@rise-up.ca or 416-497-0818 ext 231.
What is IDRF and what does it stand for?
IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation) is a Canadian non-profit organization, dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged people of the world through emergency relief and participatory development programs based on the Islamic principles of human dignity, self reliance, and social justice. (IDRF Mission Statement) For more information please visit www.idrf.ca
What is IDRF’s role in the RISE-UP! campaign and Kids Helping Kids program?
IDRF is the organizer of both the RISE-UP! To End Poverty campaign and the Kids Helping Kids program. IDRF is running both the campaign and program as a special 25 year anniversary initiative. In its 25 years of service, IDRF has strived to provide basic necessities such as EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, EMERGENCY RELIEF, GENDER EMPOWERMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING, LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT, and ENVIRONMENT, WATER & SANITATION to disadvantaged women, children, and men. Its goals and objectives over the past 25 years have been similar to the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals which were the year 2000. The RISE-UP campaign allows IDRF to continue to motivate others to take action against humanitarian issues and the Kids Helping Kids program permits IDRF to educate young minds and to teach them to be better global citizens as they grow up.
How can I donate to the RISE-UP! campaign or to IDRF?
You can make a one-time donation or sign-up to become a monthly donor through one of the following options:
- Visa or Mastercard, using the secure online donation form on this website.
- Visa or Mastercard, by phoning IDRF toll free at 1-866-497-IDRF (i.e. 4373) or (416) 497-0818.
- Cheque or money order, payable to "IDRF" and mailed to IDRF, 2 Berkeley St., Suite 210, Toronto ON Canada, M5A 4J5
- Drop in at the IDRF office located at the above address.
- You or your workplace can direct your Donation to IDRF through United Way. Both IDRF and United Way will benefit from your generosity. For more information, click here.
Yes. IDRF is a Canadian not-for-profit organization (IDRF Charitable Registration # 132542705RR0001) that issues tax receipts by mail for donations of $10 or more. Donors living in Canada can use their receipts for tax deductable purposes.
Note: The Canada Revenue Agency requires that donation receipts bear the name and address of the actual donor. Please ensure your address and contact information is correct when submitting your donation.
If I make a donation through a user’s fundraising page, do I receive a tax receipt?
Yes. IDRF is a Canadian not-for-profit organization (IDRF Charitable Registration # 132542705RR0001) that issues tax receipts by mail for donations of $10 or more. Donors living in Canada can use their receipts for tax deductable purposes.
Note: The Canada Revenue Agency requires that donation receipts bear the name and address of the actual donor. Please ensure your address and contact information is correct when submitting your donation.
When my daughter or son submits a donation for the Kids Helping Kids program, am I eligible to receive a tax receipt?
Yes. We ask that parents help their children count the money they have raised and then issue a cheque, money order, or make an online donation out to “IDRF –Kids Fund”. Parents must also fill-out a Kids Helping Kids donation form with their children when sending in a donation. Donations forms have been supplied to kids in their fundraising kits and are also available online in the Kids Helping Kids section for an online submission.
By filling out a Kids Helping Kids donation form, IDRF is able to recognize your child’s contribution by sending him or her an Honourary Certificate recognizing his or her achievement and it also allows IDRF to issue parents tax receipts in their name.
Where can I report a user, file a complaint, or make a comment about the website?
Please direct all your comments to info@rise-up.ca
Please direct all other questions to info@rise-up.ca
