Europe
Global Hands operates programs across Europe as part of its international charitable activity. The US 501(c)(3) makes grants and conducts charitable programs directly.
Regulatory framing
| Vehicle | Global Hands, Inc. program operations |
| Regulator | Country-specific charitable regulators (cantonal/federal in CH, BMI in DE, etc.), GDPR, FATF; IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94 / IRC §4945(d)(4) on the US side |
| Payment rails | SEPA, SIC, EUR / CHF / GBP rails, USD wires, USDC/USDT |
| Languages | EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, PT, NL |
| Status | Operational |
Custody posture
Global Hands does not hold a banking or payment-institution license in any European jurisdiction. The US 501(c)(3) operates as the legal entity; payment execution flows through partner fiduciaries and donor-selected custodians.
Vehicle note
Global Hands, Inc. (US 501(c)(3)) operates directly across Europe. A Swiss foundation under cantonal/federal supervision (ZEWO certification) may be established in the future as in-Europe scale warrants. Per-country entities are not required for current operations.
Engage in Europe
For foundations operating in Europe, Tier 2 commercial engagements are available now (services billed in USD; settlement in local rails). For Tier 1 grantees, applications open as the local fiduciary activates.