A BLOCKCHAIN-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY AND TRACEABILITY IN CHARITY DONATIONS

Abstract

The increasing reliance of non-profit organizations (NPOs) on technology has created an opportunity to enhance transparency and trust in charity donation processes. Traditional donation systems often lack transparency, raising concerns about misuse and inefficiency. This study proposes a Blockchain-Based Frame- work for Enhancing Transparency and Traceability in Charity Donations, lever- aging Ethereum’s public-permissioned blockchain to ensure secure, immutable, and traceable transactions. By utilizing smart contracts and distributed ledger technology, the framework enhances donor trust by enabling real-time tracking of donations from the point of contribution to their final allocation. A hybrid qualitative evaluation confirms the system’s effectiveness in mitigating fraud, eliminating intermediaries, and increasing accountability. The proposed approach offers a scalable and secure solution to modernizing charity donations, addressing long- standing concerns regarding financial transparency and donor confidence.