Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc.
Appropriate technology and social enterprise for sustainable community development
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Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is based in Bacolod and focuses on the development and promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises that support sustainable development. The foundation is committed to empowering communities through gender-equitable and culturally diverse approaches to development. Its work spans sustainable agriculture, water access, climate-related initiatives, and international development partnerships.
AIDFI is: - Dedicated to excellence in the development and for promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises for sustainability development; - Committed to effectiveness and efficiency in development management; - Committed to help facilitating empower communities, gender equity and cultural diversity.
The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is a Bacolod City-based NGO and social enterprise founded in the early 1990s that helps poor rural communities through appropriate technology. It is best known for reinventing the hydraulic ram pump to bring …
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Philippines
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Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. is registered in Philippines. 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.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. is registered in Philippines. 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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#11 of 36 environment charities in the Philippines on integrity score
42/100 puts it in the top 29% of the cohort, tied with 2 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bacolod, Negros Island Region, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is based in Bacolod and focuses on the development and promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises that support sustainable development. The foundation is committed to empowering communities through gender-equitable and culturally diverse approaches to development. Its work spans sustainable agriculture, water access, climate-related initiatives, and international development partnerships. Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1992.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is located in Bacolod, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
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Quick facts about Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)
- What is Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)?
- Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Bacolod, Philippines. Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is based in Bacolod and focuses on the development and promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises that support sustainable development. The foundation is committed to empowering communities through gender-equitable and culturally diverse approaches to development. Its work spans sustainable agriculture, water access, climate-related initiatives, and international development partnerships.
- When was Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) founded?
- Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) was founded in 1992.
- Where is Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) located?
- Headquartered in Bacolod, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
- Is Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) trustworthy?
- Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) 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 Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)'s website?
- https://www.aidfi.org
- Are donations to Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines 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.