Last updated: 25 October 2026.

These donations terms and conditions explain how SAFOD handles your gift. Please read them before you give. They apply to gifts made on our donate to SAFOD page, our donate to disability charity page, through Benevity, or by post.

Donations terms and conditions: who we are

The Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD) is a non-profit organisation registered in Botswana. Persons with disabilities formed SAFOD in 1986. Today it is an OPD-led federation working in 16 countries.

Our office is at Plot 125, Sedimodisa House, Finance Park, Gaborone, Botswana.

How you can give

Donations terms and conditions for online gifts

PayPal processes all online gifts. You can pay by card or with a PayPal account. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by card.

• You can give in US dollars, British pounds, euros, Canadian dollars or Australian dollars.
• SAFOD never sees or stores your card details.
• When you pay, you also agree to the PayPal user agreement.

Monthly gifts

Choose “Give monthly” and approve the payment in PayPal. PayPal takes your gift each month until you stop it. You can cancel at any time in your PayPal account. Cancelling stops future payments. It does not refund past gifts.

Benevity and cheques

You can give through Benevity if your employer offers workplace giving or gift matching. Benevity and your employer set the rules for matched gifts.

To give by post, make your cheque or money order payable to SAFOD. Send it to our Secretariat in Gaborone.

Fees and the optional 3% top-up

Payment fees apply to online gifts. You can tick the box to add about 3% to your gift. This helps SAFOD receive the full amount you chose. The exact fee can vary, so 3% is an estimate. The top-up is optional.

How we use your gift

Your gift covers SAFOD’s running costs and funds our programmes. We use every gift for its intended purpose.

You can choose “Where needed most” or pick one area:

• Capacity building for OPDs.
• Disability rights and law.
• Inclusive health care.
• Economic empowerment.
• Inclusive education.
• Youth with disabilities.
• Disability and gender.

Sometimes a chosen area is fully funded or cannot go ahead. In that case, we use your gift for the closest similar work. Independent auditors check our accounts. You can read summaries on our publications page.

Refunds and cancellations

We treat gifts as final. We make an exception for mistakes. If you gave the wrong amount or paid twice, write to us within 30 days. Include your PayPal reference. We will review your request and reply.

Receipts and tax

PayPal emails you a receipt after each payment. Email us if you need a letter from SAFOD. Tax rules differ in each country. SAFOD does not promise tax relief on any gift. Please ask your tax adviser.

Privacy and your details

We collect your name, email address and country. We also keep any message or dedication you add. We use these details to process your gift, say thank you and keep records.

• We send news and updates only if you tick the box to opt in.
• You can unsubscribe at any time.
• If you choose to stay anonymous, we will not name you in public.
• PayPal handles payment data under its own privacy statement.

Read our full privacy policy for more.

Gifts in honour or memory

You can give in honour or memory of someone. We use the name only to record your wish. We will not publish it without your consent.

When we may decline a gift

SAFOD may decline or return a gift. This can happen if the gift breaks the law or goes against our mission and values. Our work supports the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Changes to these donations terms and conditions

We may update these terms from time to time. We will post changes on this page and update the date at the top. The terms in force on the day of your gift apply to that gift.

Law that applies

These terms follow the laws of Botswana.

Contact us

Questions about our donations terms and conditions

We are happy to help. Email info@safod.net or call +267 31 70 751. You can also use our contact page.

Ready to give? Visit our donate page and help persons with disabilities across Southern Africa.