Making the site

Helpalot is about making charities findable, but who’s going to provide the content? In my view, dedicated supporters of charities will provide the content and the quality checks. But that’s the theory, Selma Busing was so nice to answer some questions in relation to this matter.

1. Can you give a quick introduction of yourself?

My name is Selma Busing and I am a student Interaction Design. I am 25 years old and fond of animals.

2. What charities do you donate to?

There is one charity I donate to regularly, the Sepilok Orangutan Appeal in the UK. This organization is working to rescue, rehabilitate and eventually release orang-utans back into the rainforest. This helps the dwindling numbers and widens the gene pool in the wild orang-utan population. This is of extreme importance because the orang-utans become extinct.

3. How did you find these charities?

I came across this charity is a Dutch magazine where I could read nice stories from the organization, their goals and from people who where already donating money.

4. Why did you choose these charities?

The reason why I chose this charity was because I have read about it. And because I could donate money by adopting a baby orangutan, Naru. By doing this I know exactly what this organization is doing with my money. They keep me posted about the progress Naru makes and send me pictures every once in a while.

5. Was it difficult to find a charity that you supported and that you felt you could trust?

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