Frequently Asked Questions about
HOPE International Development Agency Japan

 
 
Is HOPE International a registered charitable organization? (back to top)
 
Yes, HOPE Japan is registered as a non-profit organization as of October 2004 and a member of Nagoya NGO Center. HOPE is registered in Canada with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, in the United States of America under Section 501(c) (37) of the Internal Revenue Service, and in the United Kingdom under the United Kingdom Charity Commission.
 
What are HOPE International’s main sources of funding? (back to top)
 
Our main source of funding comes from donations from individuals and from companies who believe in helping in a sustainable way the world’s poorest of people.
 
How much of my donation goes to administration cost? (back to top)
 
Annually, 2% of our income is spent on administration and fundraising and 96% goes directly to overseas programs. The remaining 2% goes towards education. For further information, please refer to our Annual Reports.
 
Is HOPE International accountable? (back to top)
 
Hope is audited annually by external audit companies and a member in good standing with several accountability organizations.
 
Is my donation tax deductible? (back to top)
 
No, donations to HOPE Japan are not tax deductible. We are currently in the process of applying for tax deduction status in Japan and we hope to receive it soon. However, donations in Canada, the United States of America and the United Kingdom are tax deductible.
 
Where are your offices? (back to top)
 
HOPE has offices in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ethiopia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.; all of which are independent but work closely together in partnership for maximum results. For contact information, please refer to our Contact page.
 
Are you a Christian organization? (back to top)
 
We are a Christian-based organization that helps people in need everywhere. HOPE believes in the worth, equality and interdependence of all people as created and sustained by God. Following Christ's example, we extend assistance to the poorest of the poor without discrimination as to the religious beliefs of the beneficiaries.
 
How long have you been in operation? (back to top)
 
HOPE International was founded in 1975 in Canada, and HOPE Japan was started in 2000 by a group of volunteers who wanted to respond to the earthquake in India. Since then, HOPE Japan has been involved in projects at Cambodia, the Philippines and India.
 
How can I get involved in HOPE International? (back to top)
 
There are many ways to get involved and help HOPE make poverty history.
 
You can donate funds to one of our many projects in Asia or Africa
 
HOPE understands the importance of maximizing your donation to creating change in the world’s poorest areas that is why we strive here in Japan to keep administrative cost within 15%.
 
Learn more about making a donation.
 
Give the gift of HOPE
 
 
Finding it hard to find the right present for a friend or loved one? Why not browse the HOPE gift catalogue and give the gift of HOPE. Gifts range from a Cow for the Cow bank micro-credit program, to a well to provide clean water to a community in need, to providing education for one year to a child.
 
Learn more about the gift of HOPE.
 
Challenge yourself for HOPE

Through the HOPE Global Challenge HOPE organizes events inviting people to challenge themselves physically and to fundraise for one of HOPE’s many projects through sponsorships from friends, family and co-workers. Past events include climbing Mt. Fuji, Triathlons and a Bike Circuit through Cambodia.
 
Learn more about future HOPE Global Challenges.

Are you embarking on a small adventure? Would you like to use this opportunity to do some fundraising for HOPE?
 
Learn more about designing your own challenge and helping the world’s poorest through fundraising and sponsorships.
 
HOPE Auction

HOPE Auction is the newest ways to give to HOPE. Through this site you can place items for auction and once the item is sold HOPE will get a percentage of the item’s price, ranging from 50% to 100%. So whether you are moving and looking to get rid of some of your furniture, or just looking for a bit of extra space HOPE auction can help you sell your item while helping HOPE fight poverty in Developing countries.
 
You can join HOPE
 
Become a HOPE sponsor: Become a HOPE Partner, or a HOPE Global Citizen or a Friends of HOPE. Through your annual participation you will help the smooth operation of HOPE in Japan and we will keep you updated on all our projects.
 
Volunteer Overseas
 
Consider volunteering your time, skills, and energy to make a difference for people in need. Through HOPE’s UNION (Understanding Needs In Other Nations) program you can come to know the people from these poor communities by living and working alongside of them.  For more information please contact our office.
 
Volunteer in Japan

HOPE is always looking for volunteers to help in the office, with fundraising and with the planning of special events, such as the Charity Dinners.