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African Start

Ilala, Dar es Salaam Reg TZ-NIS-I-NGO/R/0859 · Registrar of Societies
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About African Start

Registered: 2019-12-02 | Reg No: I-NGO/R/0859 | Level: International

Founded
Headquarters
Ilala, Dar es Salaam
Foundation type
International NGO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Tanzania
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 42

Red flags

· All clear
NiS deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

African Start is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ilala, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is registered with the National Information System (NiS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is TZ-NIS-I-NGO/R/0859. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

African Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Tanzania is 42/100.

African Start is located in Ilala, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

African Start is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Tanzania. It operates as a International NGO.

African Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. Visit the African Start profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Registered: 2019-12-02 | Reg No: I-NGO/R/0859 | Level: International African Start is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Tanzania. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Tanzania: African Start's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 is in line with the peer average of 42/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Tanzania, United Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up - it-online.co.za
May 2026
it-online.co.za
Call for Applications: develoPPP Ventures 2026 - Funding Opportunity for Start-Ups Expanding Across Africa - Global Sout
May 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
East African countries plan regional satellite launch - African Business
May 2026
african.business
Township tech entrepreneur sets sights beyond South Africa - African Business
May 2026
african.business
The French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Energy Challenge 2026 for African Start-ups. - Opportunities For African
Apr 2026
www.opportunitiesforafricans.com
Gebeya, PROFF-IT partner to scale African start-ups - ITWeb Africa
Apr 2026
itweb.africa
African start-ups driving industrial change: two stories that power a continent - African Business
Apr 2026
african.business
The new backers of African tech: How Gulf and Asian investors are filling the Western void - The Africa Report
Mar 2026
www.theafricareport.com
Why start-ups in Africa tick differently than in Europe - Table.Briefings
Mar 2026
table.media
Africa Unveils $10bn AI Plan to Power Digital Transformation - African Business
Feb 2026
african.business

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 19, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about African Start

What is African Start?
African Start is a arts & culture international ngo based in Ilala, Tanzania. Registered: 2019-12-02 | Reg No: I-NGO/R/0859 | Level: International
When was African Start founded?
African Start was founded in 2019.
Where is African Start located?
Headquartered in Ilala, Tanzania.
Is African Start trustworthy?
African Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 African Start's registration number?
Registration: TZ-NIS-I-NGO/R/0859 (Tanzania).
Are donations to African Start tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Tanzania 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.