Citizens in the period of self-isolation were significantly more to do online transfers to charity. About it reports “Kommersant” with reference to the project “to be precise” Foundation “Need help”, and the data of the service “Yandex.Money” and QIWI. Especially notable is the activity of non-profit organizations that assist socially vulnerable categories of the society.
In March, the number of online transfers has grown by 37 percent in comparison with February, in April, remittances still grew by 38 percent. Total Russians during the regime of isolation has sent almost two times or more, plus 89 percent of remittances of donations to the needy, orphans, the disabled, and other needy categories of the society. In April, the average transfer amounted to 1 thousand 21 rubles. This is the highest figure for the last year and a half.
NGOs from the industry “Medicine and health” in March received 12 percent less than online donations, compared to February, but in April the number of translations increased by almost 31 percent. The average transfer amounted to 419 rubles. This is 23 percent more than in April 2019.
“We hope that this positive momentum will continue, – said the press service QIWI. – Therefore we encourage everyone to help those who need it, by any means available”.
