The Pitfalls of International Giving

Guest: Jane Peebles, JD, International Charitable Giving Expert, Contributing Author, “Cross-Border Giving: A Legal and Practical Guide” When a disaster happens somewhere in the world – whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake or humanitarian crisis brought on by war – generous Americans are eager to share their resources. But did you know that donating to charitable projects abroad can be a minefield? If any of your donation ends up in the hands of someone even loosely affiliated with a terrorist group, you could be in hot water with the US government.