Transparency

How your donation works.

Before you give, here is exactly who we are and what happens to your money.

It's From You is not a registered charity. It is a personal project run by Andrey Santin, an independent creator. It is not a foundation, an NGO or a non-profit organisation. Donations are voluntary gifts made to Andrey Santin personally and are not tax-deductible.

Who is behind it

My name is Andrey Santin. I travel, starting from Kenya, and turn donations into real moments for real people: a full shopping trip for a family, a tank of fuel for a driver, a dream meal, a day by the sea. Then I film it, so you can see where your money went.

How your money is used

Your donation is spent on the moments you see in the videos: food, groceries, essentials, tools, small dreams and, as the project grows, bigger goals like the school we are raising money for in Kenya.

Sometimes a video follows every step, all the way to the receipt. Other times it simply shows the moment itself. Not every donation gets its own video, but every donation goes into a moment.

Specific requests

You can ask for something specific when you give. If a request isn't possible, or wouldn't be safe or respectful for the people involved, I will get in touch to agree on an alternative.

The people in the videos

Everyone filmed agrees to be filmed. For children, I always ask the parents for their permission first. People are never filmed in a way that is meant to embarrass them.

Donor names and the leaderboard

If you give your name, it can appear on the site (latest donations and leaderboard) and I may tag or mention you in a video. If you choose to give anonymously, your name will not be shown anywhere.

Payments

Bank transfer (recommended): zero fees, so 100% of what you send reaches the moment.
PayPal and crypto: also accepted. All details are in the donation section of the home page.
The reference: write the reference the site gives you (for example "IFY 100 Marco"). It is how I match your donation to your name. Your name goes on the leaderboard once the money arrives, usually within 24 hours.
There are no card payments for now.
Donations are final. If you made a mistake, contact me as soon as possible and I will do my best to help.

Questions

If anything is unclear, write to me before you give. I'd rather answer a question than receive a donation from someone who isn't sure.

Last updated: November 2026

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