# Donate from the USA in USD | World Aid Network > Source: https://worldaidnetwork.org/give > Give in US dollars: $300 funds one complete cataract operation. World Aid Network is a UK charity, not a 501(c)(3) β€” gifts are not US tax-deductible. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Donating from the United States # Your DollarRestores Sight. **$300 funds a complete cataract operation** for a patient who has gone blind and cannot afford surgery. World Aid Network works through locally-licensed surgeons β€” no expensive overseas teams, no shipping costs. $300 Restores sight (1 operation) $30 Emergency food kit 100% Local, licensed surgeons Quick answer US donors can give to World Aid Network in US dollars by card: $300 funds one complete sight-restoring cataract operation at a partner hospital in Pakistan, Indonesia or Malaysia. World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity registration in progress), not a US 501(c)(3), so gifts are generally not US tax-deductible. Giving from the UK? Use the [UK donation page](/donate) (GBP, Gift Aid-ready once registration is granted). πŸ‘οΈ $60 Surgical consumables for one cataract procedure πŸŽ—οΈ $190 Diagnostics β€” blood tests, imaging and biopsy for cancer 🏠 $60 Clean water and hygiene essentials for a displaced family ## Give now β€” pay in USD The form will detect your location automatically and show USD. You can also choose your currency manually below. ## Why donors in the US choose World Aid Network ### Can I donate from the US? Yes β€” we accept USD via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). Your card is charged in US dollars. World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity registration in progress with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. ### Is my donation tax-deductible in the US? Generally no. World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registration in progress), not a US 501(c)(3), so US donors normally cannot claim a federal income-tax deduction. If US tax relief matters to you, consult a US tax adviser before giving β€” some donors use a Donor Advised Fund whose sponsor is a US 501(c)(3). We will publish any future US fiscal-sponsorship arrangement on this page. ### How quickly does my donation reach those in need? Donations are processed immediately via Stripe. Funds are disbursed to our locally-licensed partner organisations on a quarterly basis, with each disbursement tied to a specific patient list or emergency relief report. Accounts are filed publicly with the Charity Commission. ### How do I know the money reaches the patient? World Aid Network works exclusively through locally-licensed partner organisations and surgeons (PMDC in Pakistan, KKI in Indonesia, MMC in Malaysia). Accounts are filed publicly with the Charity Commission. We do not run overseas teams. Our governance World Aid Network Charitable Incorporated Organisation (England & Wales) β€” charity registration in progress. Governed by named trustees under a written constitution. --- World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity registration in progress; application ref 5290505, ICO ref ZC156579).