FAQs
general
We get many calls and emails informally requesting information. By submitting an application, you’re letting us know you’re serious about proceeding and that we should actively begin coordinating your order and setting aside the items you requested.
INTERNATIONAL AID
We get many calls and emails informally requesting information. By submitting an application, you’re letting us know you’re serious about proceeding and that we should actively begin coordinating your order and setting aside the items you requested.
Yes, but your order may be put on hold until you can secure a US based non-profit sponsor organization.
You can apply, but without an identified overseas recipient that acknowledges you are bringing the requested supplies, we may not be able to approve your request. We recommend you try to secure a donation site before you apply to prevent your application from being put on hold.
There are two primary reasons we ask for so much detail in the application: to better serve you and so we can evaluate potential partners to ensure they are verifiable charitable entities.
That list is just an example based on common donations to MedWish and may not include everything that is available. You should submit a comprehensive wish list of all the supplies and equipment you would like. From this list, our staff can work with you to prioritize your list and to determine what we can provide and at what quantities.
MedWish International fundraises to cover over half of the operating costs needed to provide orders to our recipients. We do require recipients cover a small portion of the operating costs needed for trucking, inventory management and storage.
You are always welcome to apply. In special cases, MedWish will consider adjusting the fee for service for certain projects that can demonstrate need. MedWish cannot negotiate or assist with third-party shipping costs.
The sponsor and/or recipient are responsible for all shipping and custom fees; MedWish cannot negotiate or assist with these third-party costs. Applicants with no/very limited finances should consider all costs before applying.
The donors who contribute dollars and products to support our shipments want to know where their donations went. By providing feedback, you empower us to demonstrate the impact of their support to our stakeholders so we can keep getting donations of supplies and equipment (and can keep supporting projects like yours).
LOCAL & DOMESTIC AID
We get many calls and emails informally requesting information. By submitting an application, you’re letting us know you’re serious about proceeding and that we should actively begin coordinating your order and setting aside the items you requested.
Yes, but your order may be put on hold until you can secure a US based non-profit sponsor organization.
You can apply, but without an identified overseas recipient that acknowledges you are bringing the requested supplies, we may not be able to approve your request. We recommend you try to secure a donation site before you apply to prevent your application from being put on hold.
There are two primary reasons we ask for so much detail in the application: to better serve you and so we can evaluate potential partners to ensure they are verifiable charitable entities.
That list is just an example based on common donations to MedWish and may not include everything that is available. You should submit a comprehensive wish list of all the supplies and equipment you would like. From this list, our staff can work with you to prioritize your list and to determine what we can provide and at what quantities.
MedWish International fundraises to cover over half of the operating costs needed to provide orders to our recipients. We do require recipients cover a small portion of the operating costs needed for trucking, inventory management and storage.
You are always welcome to apply. In special cases, MedWish will consider adjusting the fee for service for certain projects that can demonstrate need. MedWish cannot negotiate or assist with third-party shipping costs.
The sponsor and/or recipient are responsible for all shipping and custom fees; MedWish cannot negotiate or assist with these third-party costs. Applicants with no/very limited finances should consider all costs before applying.
The donors who contribute dollars and products to support our shipments want to know where their donations went. By providing feedback, you empower us to demonstrate the impact of their support to our stakeholders so we can keep getting donations of supplies and equipment (and can keep supporting projects like yours).