Frequently Asked Questions
What do SolvePoverty and OrphanIT do?
is a well known and highly regarded click and give site developed in 2000 which has so far raised several hundred thousand dollars which has been used to educate and employ 100s of youth at telecentres in developing nations.
Every time you click the button on the front page (once a day) Euro .5 cents is released by the sponsors which you can view at our partners site - The Global eInclusion Movement
This provides funds for computers, training & connectivity leading to job creation for disadvantaged youth internationally. To see statistical data please visit The Global eInclusion Movement's beneficiaries page here
How do you raise funds?
We raise ours funds by revenues generated from SolvePoverty sponsors as well as via promotions with our parent foundation - OrphanIT.com. In partnership with local educational centres in developing nations, we provide basic through to advanced levels of IT education as well as mentorship, fundraising, management and marketing advice.
What happens when I click on the "click once to freely donate" button on the frornt page?
Your click is completely FREE. When you click on the button, the server located in Italy adds your click to the day’s totals and sends you to the "Thank You" page at http://www.e-inclusionsite.org. This page shows you the name of the sponsor or sponsors who will release the funds. There is absolutely no charge to you.
How much do sponsors pay when I click on the "click once to freely donate" button?
The sponsors contribute Euro .5 cents per click
Why are the sponsors willing to pay for these clicks?
Innovative companies in the new millennium are recognising the need for triple bottom line reporting - that is, making an environmental AND social contribution, as well as being financially responsible. Showcasing these activities is part of telling the full story about the values and goals of these organisations.
How often can I click?
You can make one click every day. Try “bookmarking” as one of your favorites. It should only take you a few seconds each day to make a free click.
Can I just keep clicking on the "click once to freely donate" button?
Agreements with our sponsors allow us to count only one click per visit, per calendar day. You could click on the button a hundred times; however, this would only count as one click. Such actions could overload & slow down our system, possibly preventing access to other supporters.
Who created and owns SolvePoverty.com?
was created by Simon and Rod from Edmedia and Denis Perry and his team from Opportunity International in 2000. The Objective Group provided additional expertise on SolvePoverty and on the pilot program of GLOW . is now part of our registered non profit organisation - OrphanIT.com. All education, funds and resources raised from go directly to our education programs and charity partners.
Can I help SolvePoverty.com to find sponsors?
The more sponsors we have, the more jobs we can create. You can help us find more sponsors by using the Tell A Friend feature to let interested companies know about .
Can we create a link from our web site to SolvePoverty.com?
Yes, anyone may feel free to link to . Information and a collection of banners may be found at our LINKS page). You are also welcome to direct others to SolvePoverty.com in the signature block of your outgoing email messages.
What is SolvePoverty.com’s privacy policy?
SolvePoverty.com’s respects the privacy of its visitors and supporters. You are not required to provide any personal information to visit the site or to donate education.
What is SolvePoverty.com’s spam policy?
We respectfully request that you do not send unsolicited messages promoting SolvePoverty.com to people you do not know. We understand that this is done with good intentions. However, anything that is regarded as unsolicited spam is not helping our cause it may have the opposite effect of alienating people who might otherwise have visited .
Is it worth my while to make a click every day?
is a collective effort and the cumulative effect of tens of thousands of people donating education and job creation every month is substantial. Please consider the relative worth of your donation. It may not appear to be very significant when considered in isolation. However, when combined with the collective efforts of others, together you can make dramatic improvements to the lives and futures of needy recipients in developing countries.
Can I make a financial donation directly toSolvePoverty.com?
Yes you can as SolvePoverty is part of our fully registered non profit agency – OrphanIT.com. You can view our registered non profit status here.
100% of your funds go directly where you want them to go. Ie towards one of the 8 projects we are currently working with. You can choose by viewing the YSEI fellows here
How else can I help SolvePoverty.com?
Become a YSEI Mentor for one of the youth led programs were working with in South East Asia. If you have knowledge and skills you believe would be useful to youth led, social business ventures in developing communities then consider becoming a part time YSEI Mentor. Mentoring is undertaken on a volunteer basis and carried out remotely via email, skype, instant messaging programs and the phone.
Ideally you have skills in one or more of the following areas: management, business, marketing, microfinance, non profit, IT or entrepreneurship. The objective of the mentorship program is to help the YSEI projects reach their goals on-time and on-track. Please complete the application form here so we can match you up with one of the fellows. We have projects underway in India (3), Bangladesh (2), Philippines (2) and Timor Leste (1).
You can also help promote the Mentor Program. The LINKS are here
