Abstract: A system is described for providing humanitarian aid. The system includes means for providing a sponsored item for sale at a merchant. The sponsored item is associated with a corresponding point value used for purposes of providing humanitarian aid. Means are provided for registering a purchase of the sponsored item at the merchant. The system includes means for determining the corresponding point value for the purchased sponsored item. This is accomplished, by cross-referencing a first database that stores an identification code and corresponding point value for the sponsored item. Further, means for associating the point value with a donation is included within the system. The donation is targeted to a recipient for providing humanitarian aid. In addition, means for determining a donation amount for the donation is included within the system. Means for distributing the donation to the recipient is also included within the system.

Abstract: A system for processing transactions related to providing humanitarian aid. A database stores a plurality of identification codes for a plurality of upgraded items, each of which is available for purchase. The database also stores instructions for providing humanitarian aid in association with a purchase of an upgraded item. A receiver registers purchases of the upgraded item that includes an identification code for the upgraded item. A comparator is coupled to the receiver and the database for cross-referencing the database, using the identification code. In this manner, the comparator is capable of determining the corresponding instructions for a purchase of the upgraded item. In addition, an executor executes the instructions for purposes of providing humanitarian aid in association with a purchase of the upgraded item.

Abstract: A method and system for sponsorship of a recipient by a distributor in an MLM system for purposes of providing humanitarian aid. In the method, a multi-level distribution system is provided. A plurality of distributors markets and sells a product or service to consumers through the multi-level distribution system. A first goal is defined for a distributor in the multi-level distribution system. In addition, a pool of recipients is provided. The pool of recipients receives humanitarian aid, in part based on the actions by distributors in the multi-level distribution system. It is determined when the distributor achieves the first goal. Upon achieving the first goal, a recipient is assigned to the distributor. Sponsorship of the recipient by the distributor is provided. Specifically, sponsorship allows the recipient to receive humanitarian aid, as long as the distributor satisfies conditions of the first goal.