Is it permissible for an association specialized in orphan care to pay from its general fund (which donors designated for orphans) its share of the costs of activities and projects undertaken jointly with other associations, such as the salaries of the secretary of the union of organizations and a translator, or for providing services to another party, or must it seek permission from the donors?
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As long as the aid paid by donors is specifically designated for the care and education of orphans, it is not permissible to spend it on anything other than the orphans' welfare, except with the donors' approval. This differs from the case where aid is given to the association without any specific designation, in which case there is no need to seek permission from the donors.
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