Donation FAQs

Amnesty International Australia exists because of ordinary people who go out of their way to defend the rights of everyone.

We do not accept any funding from governments or political organisations which means we only rely on the generosity of people like you. This financial independence means we are free to criticise or applaud with objectivity and impartiality.

When everyone is looking the other way Amnesty International’s researchers and crisis teams are on the ground, if possible in the first 48 hours, often in dangerous conflict zones. We collect the evidence, interview witnesses and tell their stories. To hold criminals to account and help victims of human rights abuses we have to get to some of the most dangerous places in the world, quickly.  Your donation will help us send researchers who can investigate and expose the truth. This is how we can then put pressure on individuals and governments to make a change.

For almost 60 years, Amnesty has shown that determined individuals joining together can be incredibly powerful defenders of justice and freedom. Every year survivors of human rights abuses thank us for our work. They show that together, we make a difference. You can make a one-off gift, or give regularly. Here is how your gift can work.

• $30 can contribute towards sending out an urgent action letter to protect individuals at imminent risk of grave human rights abuse. This could be someone facing a firing squad, a forced marriage, or an individual imprisoned for simply posting about the government on social media.
• $50 can contribute towards funding researchers to conduct an in-depth interview with human rights victims in a conflict situation. Whether it’s Aleppo, Nauru, or a youth detention centre in Australia – you could help us tell the story.
• $100 can contribute towards launching life-saving appeals to defend a prisoner of conscience against torture and ill treatment. These urgent appeals can require a lot of coordination and time is of the essence. We can mobilise our supporters via email, text message and our website, and your contribution can help us shed light on human rights issues via the national media.

Simply by being a Human Rights Defender you are telling decision makers you care about human rights issues and want a better world. When Amnesty International speaks, we do so as the mouthpiece of over 7 Million supporters worldwide, including over 500,000 Australians. The more supporters we have, the more decision makers have to listen to what we say. We are stronger with you by our side.

Yes, all donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia and if you register your donation we will send you a tax receipt at the end of the tax year. Alternatively you can also log into the Account Management section and your tax receipt will be waiting for you.

Amnesty International Australia is required to meet strict data security standards in order to process your donation online. These standards are imposed by the payment card industry, and our compliance is assessed on a regular basis to ensure your payment details are kept safe. To understand more about these standards you can visit the PCI-DSS website or contact our Supporter Relations team by calling 1300 300 920 or emailing supporter@amnesty.org.au.

Amnesty International uses third-party partners for some fundraising programs. We do this because it means we are able to cover all parts of Australia, and often do so at a lower cost than if we were doing it directly. All of our Partners (listed below) are part of the PFRA and aim to represent Amnesty International to the highest standards. If you have any feedback or questions about our fundraisers please contact the Supporter Relations Team.

• Focus Fundraising
• Advanced Promotions
• Community Collective
• Heart 2 Heart
• Pareto Phone