Frequently asked questions
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity and an opportunity for communities to unite and make a positive difference to the lives of others. This year, Giving Tuesday takes place on Tuesday 29 November.
Yes! You don't have to wait until Giving Tuesday to donate. You can donate now. You will receive a confirmation receipt at the email address you provide when you complete your donation. Your donation will be included in the total amount for Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to unite with other generous people like you to help us reach our target. However, a donation to The Fred Hollows Foundation at any time has an incredible impact and can help power our sight-restoring work.
Yes, donations of $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia.
Your donation will be used to restore sight to those who are needlessly blind, and help end avoidable blindness in the countries where we work, which includes eye operations and treatments, training surgeons and eye health workers, and other sustainable eye health.
For every $1 donated, 75% goes directly towards eye health programs, 6% is necessary for admin costs, and 19% goes towards investment in fundraising efforts which allows us to help even more people in future years.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. We also accept one-off donations by Paypal and monthly donations by direct debit.