Action Volunteers Africa
AVA embraces volunteering as a tool to unlock the potential of unemployed youth by training and placing them in full time volunteering positions in a variety of contexts. …
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AVA embraces volunteering as a tool to unlock the potential of unemployed youth by training and placing them in full time volunteering positions in a variety of contexts. Through these sustained volunteering opportunities, enriched by a unique personal development programme, the volunteers gain experience and are empowered to become economically independent and socially responsible citizens.
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AVA embraces volunteering as a tool to unlock the potential of unemployed youth by training and placing them in full time volunteering positions in a variety of contexts. Through these sustained volunteering opportunities, enriched by a unique personal development programme, the volunteers gain experience and are empowered to become economically independent and socially responsible citizens.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction Volunteers Africa is a registered education nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Action Volunteers Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in South Africa is 35/100.
Action Volunteers Africa is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is Block E21 Collingwood Place.
Action Volunteers Africa is classified as a Education organization, registered in South Africa.
Action Volunteers Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
AVA embraces volunteering as a tool to unlock the potential of unemployed youth by training and placing them in full time volunteering positions in a variety of contexts. Through these sustained volunteering opportunities, enriched by a unique personal development programme, the volunteers gain experience and are empowered to become economically independent and socially responsible citizens. Action Volunteers Africa is classified as a education organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in South Africa: Action Volunteers Africa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Action Volunteers Africa is registered in South Africa. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Action Volunteers Africa is registered in South Africa. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Organisation Launched Mobile Career Cafe to Help Rural Youth with Jobs - Good Things Guy
Young people must help design a youth employment plan - The Mail & Guardian
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Quick facts about Action Volunteers Africa
- What is Action Volunteers Africa?
- Action Volunteers Africa is a education nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. AVA embraces volunteering as a tool to unlock the potential of unemployed youth by training and placing them in full time volunteering positions in a variety of contexts. Through these sustained volunteering opportunities, enriched by a unique personal development programme, the volunteers gain experience and are empowered to become economically independent and socially responsible citizens.
- When was Action Volunteers Africa founded?
- Action Volunteers Africa was founded in 2013.
- Where is Action Volunteers Africa located?
- Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Is Action Volunteers Africa trustworthy?
- Action Volunteers Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action Volunteers Africa's website?
- http://www.avafrica.org.za
- Are donations to Action Volunteers Africa tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.