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What happens after a disaster appeal
The first 72 hours are about water and shelter. The next six months are about rebuilding homes, schools and livelihoods with local partners.
By Kai Quinn · Oct 6, 2026NewIntroducing Impact tracking
Real help, where it is needed most
Local partners in 36 communities decide with us what is built, so wells, classrooms and food go where families actually need them.
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Food relief
Giving that you can see
Choose a project and follow it with photos and progress updates from the field until the work is finished.
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- Secure giving
- Local partners
Education fund
Clean water that lasts
Each well is built with the village and kept running by a trained local committee, so it still works ten years later.
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Education fund
Give your time, not just money
Join 1,400 volunteers sorting food parcels, tutoring children and caring for shelter animals, starting with a two-hour introduction session.
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Why Lumen Co
A charity that reports back
Audited accounts, photos from the field and a yearly impact report written in plain language.
Secure giving
Card, bank and wallet payments are encrypted and processed by certified payment partners.
Local partners
We work through community organisations in 36 communities, led by people who live there.
Impact tracking
See photos, project updates and numbers from the exact project your gift funded.
Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
Transparent reports
Our accounts are independently audited every year and published in full on this site.
Tax receipts
Receive a tax receipt seconds after every gift, plus a yearly summary each January.
By the numbers
Our impact so far
210kpeople helped
120clean water wells built
90%of every gift goes to projects
36communities supported
Stories of change
Why our supporters give
In their own words, from first-time donors to volunteers who have joined us every Saturday for years.
Our company matched every employee donation. The team loved it.
Theo OrtegaCorporate partnerMy children chose to donate their birthday money here.
Samir MensahFirst-time donorI started with a single gift. Two years later I give every month.
Felix KowalskiFundraiser, city marathonEasy to give, easy to understand, and the impact is real.
Freya TanakaWeekend volunteerThe updates show exactly where my money goes. That transparency matters to me.
Ivy SilvaMonthly donor since 2019Volunteering on Saturdays has become the highlight of my week.
Lucas CarterVolunteer coordinatorInsights
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FAQ
Before you donate or volunteer
Everything you need to know before you start.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
Can I cancel a monthly gift?
Of course, at any time, with one click or one call.
How can I volunteer?
Sign up online and we will invite you to an introduction session.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, and you receive a receipt by email straight away.
Can my company get involved?
We offer matched giving, team volunteering days and partnerships.
Can I choose where my money goes?
Yes, you can give to a specific project or where the need is greatest.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co117 Harbour Road, Singapore
Contact
Talk to our supporter team
Change a monthly gift, request a receipt or ask about leaving a gift in your will.
Our work
Our programmes
Long-term work in water, education and food, plus fast help when disaster strikes.
Food relief
Weekly food parcels and hot meals for families facing hunger, delivered through local food banks.
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Animal rescue
Shelter, vet care and rehoming for abandoned animals, with every adoption followed up after six weeks.
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Clean water
Wells built with villages and kept running by trained local committees for at least ten years.
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