Algerian Red Crescent Society
National humanitarian society aiding people in need
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Visit www.cra-algerie.orgAbout Algerian Red Crescent Society
The Algerian Red Crescent Society (CRA) is the national Red Crescent organisation of Algeria and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its origins trace to humanitarian missions carried out in Algeria during the war of independence between 1954 and 1962. As part of the Movement, it provides humanitarian assistance and protection to people affected by conflict, disaster and hardship. Its work is grounded in the Geneva Conventions and the fundamental principles shared across Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
Mission
To provide humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable people in Algeria as the country's national Red Crescent society.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Algerian Red Crescent (Croissant-Rouge algerien) was founded in 1956 in Tangier during Algeria's war of independence and recognized by decree in 1962 as the national Red Crescent society. A member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Algerian Red Crescent Society has a partial profile.
- Established in 1956, it predates 93% of the charities in Algeria GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Algeria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Algeria data
- GiveRadar's profile for Algerian Red Crescent Society draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Algeria it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlgerian Red Crescent Society is an international nonprofit based in Algiers, Algeria. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Algerian Red Crescent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 international charities in Algeria is 35/100.
Algerian Red Crescent Society is located in Algiers, Algeria. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years.
Algerian Red Crescent Society is classified as an International organization, based in Algeria. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Algerian Red Crescent Society is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Algeria nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Algerian Red Crescent Society (CRA) is the national Red Crescent organisation of Algeria and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its origins trace to humanitarian missions carried out in Algeria during the war of independence between 1954 and 1962. As part of the Movement, it provides humanitarian assistance and protection to people affected by conflict, disaster and hardship. Its work is grounded in the Geneva Conventions and the fundamental principles shared across Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. Algerian Red Crescent Society is an international organization based in Algeria. The organization was founded in 1956.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Algeria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Algerian Red Crescent Society is listed in Algeria. 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.
Algerian Red Crescent Society is listed in Algeria. 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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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1956
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Algerian Red Crescent Society
- What is Algerian Red Crescent Society?
- Algerian Red Crescent Society is a international non-governmental based in Algiers, Algeria. The Algerian Red Crescent Society (CRA) is the national Red Crescent organisation of Algeria and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its origins trace to humanitarian missions carried out in Algeria during the war of independence between 1954 and 1962. As part of the Movement, it provides humanitarian assistance and protection to people affected by conflict, disaster and hardship. Its work is grounded in the Geneva Conventions and the fundamental principles shared across Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
- When was Algerian Red Crescent Society founded?
- Algerian Red Crescent Society was founded in 1956.
- Where is Algerian Red Crescent Society located?
- Headquartered in Algiers, Algeria.
- Is Algerian Red Crescent Society trustworthy?
- Algerian Red Crescent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Algerian Red Crescent Society's website?
- http://www.cra-algerie.org
- Are donations to Algerian Red Crescent Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Algeria 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.