online donations accelerated philanthropy during the COVID-19 pandemic

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How have online donations accelerated
philanthropy during the COVID-
19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread
devastation across the country. The effects of
the pandemic have been so severe that it may
have disrupted decades of progress made in terms
of poverty eradication, uplifting education, and
improving the welfare of citizens. The struggles
of marginalized communities across India were
made evident through the different broadcast and
social media platforms. The plight of the
citizens who witnessed their fellow Indians
struggle on a daily basis was that they wanted
to lend a helping hand but were unable to do so
due to lockdown restrictions. Even though
individuals across the nation were confined to
their homes, the feeling of wanting to show
support and solidarity remained strong.
The simple solution A hassle-free online
donation NGOs, charitable organizations, and
noble individuals have stood up as warriors to
help our nation win the battle against COVID-19
by helping out in different ways. These agents
of change were able to bring about positive
change and provide aid to numerous struggling
communities during these trying times. The
simplest way an ordinary citizen can extend a
hand of support from the comfort of their homes
is by making a simple online donation for poor
child education towards a cause they support. With
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• technological advancements, individuals can
  seamlessly make donations towards COVID relief
  efforts. Online contributions in the digital
  donation ecosystem can be made through the
  following ways
• Direct monetary contributions to NGOs or
  charities on their official websites. Donors
  have to simply look out for the donate button
• Links available on social media pages of
  organizations that guide
• individuals to donation pages
• Online fundraisers or trustworthy crowdfunding
  platforms
• United Payments Interface (UPI) applications
• Individuals have the freedom to choose their
  preferred donation amount and go through a few
  simple steps while using digital payment
  systems.
• The future of digital donations
• Over the past few years, online donations have
  become increasingly common in gathering
  collective support amongst active donors and
  contributing members of society. The onset of the
  COVID-19 pandemic has truly mobilized several
  individuals across the country to take part in
  collaborative actions to address urgent needs.
• Online Donation to COVID-19 Relief could play a
  significant role in contributing to Indias
  recovery from the pandemic and get back on the
• path towards growth and development.