WHERE DOES AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GET ITS FUNDING FROM?
AI is a financially independent organization which relies on donations from the members and the public. The largest part of its funds come from small individual donations, membership fees and local fund-raising events. The activists make it possible to put pressure on certain governments by raising money to support Amnesty International’s efforts and ensures it continues to be seen as an independent and unbiased organization. Amnesty International does not ask for or accept money from governments and in order to protect the independence of the organization, all contributions are strictly controlled by guidelines laid down by the International Council, therefore, governments, funding agencies and pressure groups do not interfere in its objectives. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL IN ACTION: Amnesty Activists: More than a million activists are involved with AI and there are many millions of supporters around the world. These people come from all cultures and reflect a range of viewpoints. They play
