Free for NGOs Updated September 2026

Free email for NGOs and humanitarian projects

When you work in the field, reliable communication matters. Emitlo offers NGOs and humanitarian projects free transactional email, with case-by-case sending limits, so your messages arrive, wherever you are.

Why Emitlo offers free email to NGOs and humanitarian projects

NGOs and humanitarian projects carry vital missions on constrained budgets. Coordinating teams, informing donors, sending notifications: it all relies on emails that have to arrive. By offering our infrastructure, Emitlo does its part so you can devote every resource to your cause.

You use the same sending infrastructure as our paying customers: REST API and SMTP relay, double DKIM signing, automatic SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, EU hosting compliant with GDPR and real-time deliverability monitoring.

What the program includes

  • Case-by-case sending limits — matched to the scale of your work.
  • Fits alerts, coordination and donor communications.
  • Full authentication — DKIM, SPF and DMARC configured automatically.
  • EU hosting, GDPR compliant — email content is not retained.
  • Sending worldwide with deliverability monitored in real time.

How to apply

Applying is a single email to [email protected]. Introduce your organization and include the information below so we can set a suitable sending limit.

  • Sending domain name
  • Estimated monthly email volume
  • Email type (alerts, coordination, donors, etc.)
  • A short description of the NGO or humanitarian project (mission, field work)
  • Country where the organization is based or operates
  • Person to contact (name + email)

Every application is reviewed individually.

Frequently asked questions — NGOs & humanitarian

Which organizations qualify?
NGOs, humanitarian organizations and social or environmental projects, whether local or international. Every application is reviewed individually based on the nature of the project.
What emails can an NGO send with Emitlo?
Communications to donors and partners, team and volunteer coordination, alerts and notifications, mission reports, information campaigns. Emitlo aims to make sure these messages arrive reliably.
What is the sending limit?
The limit is set on a case-by-case basis according to your monthly volume and needs. Higher-volume projects may require larger limits, which we review carefully.
Is Emitlo suitable for international organizations?
Yes. Emitlo is hosted in Europe, GDPR compliant, does not retain email content and handles sending to recipients worldwide — a solid foundation for organizations operating across several countries.
How do I apply?
Send an email to [email protected] introducing your organization and including your domain, estimated monthly volume, email type, country and the person to contact.

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