How to Participate, Adapt, or Propose a Program

Charity Helpers Foundation exists to support good work, not to control it.

Most of our programs are designed to be adapted, replicated, or operated independently. Some are actively hosted or piloted by us, while others exist primarily as templates, examples, or coordination frameworks.

There is no single required path to participation.

Participating in an Existing Program

Some programs are already active or hosted through Charity Helpers Foundation. Participation in these programs may include:

volunteering
contributing content or documentation
helping with testing or evaluation
participating in local or online coordination

Participation does not require long-term commitment, formal membership, or permanent affiliation.

When a program has specific participation requirements, they will be described on that program’s page.

Adapting or Replicating a Program

Many Charity Helpers Foundation programs are published as templates, charters, or example systems. Communities are encouraged to:

adapt programs to local needs
operate independently
fork or modify templates
combine elements from multiple programs

You do not need permission to adapt or replicate a program unless explicitly stated otherwise.

We encourage transparency, ethical operation, and respect for local laws, but we do not require central approval or oversight.

Operating Independently

Charity Helpers Foundation does not require programs to be operated under our name or infrastructure.

Groups may:

self-host tools
operate under their own organizational structure
discontinue use at any time
evolve programs beyond their original form

When we provide hosting or infrastructure, it is intended as support, not dependency.

Proposing a New Program

If you have an idea for a new program, tool, or coordination system, we welcome proposals.

A proposal does not need to be polished or formal. At minimum, it should include:

a brief description of the idea
the problem it aims to address
who it is intended to help
whether it is a concept, pilot, or active effort

Proposals may lead to:

documentation or template development
pilot hosting
inclusion as an example program
collaborative refinement

Not every proposal becomes an active program, but all are considered in good faith.

Hosting and Infrastructure Support

Some programs may benefit from shared infrastructure, hosting, or coordination tools.

Where appropriate, Charity Helpers Foundation may:

host software or platforms
provide templates or technical support
operate a demonstration or pilot instance

Hosting decisions are based on capacity, alignment, and sustainability, not exclusivity.

Economic and Production-Oriented Programs

Some programs involve coordination around production, distribution, or local economic activity.

Charity Helpers Foundation’s role in these cases is limited to:

providing coordination tools
supporting transparency and documentation
hosting systems when appropriate

We do not operate commercial enterprises or distribute profits. Local participants remain responsible for operations, compliance, and outcomes.

What We Ask in Return

We ask participants and program operators to:

act ethically and responsibly
avoid misrepresentation of affiliation
respect local laws and regulations
understand that Charity Helpers Foundation provides support, not guarantees

Beyond this, flexibility is intentional.

When Coordination Makes Sense

In some cases, closer coordination with Charity Helpers Foundation may be helpful. This may include:

shared documentation
interoperability between tools
learning from similar efforts
avoiding duplication of work

Coordination is optional and collaborative.

A Final Note

The goal is not to build an empire of programs.

The goal is to make it easier for good ideas to exist, survive, and be shared.

If something works better without us, that is still success.

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How to Participate, Adapt, or Propose a Program