American Refugee Committee
US humanitarian organization serving refugees and displaced communities
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The American Refugee Committee is a United States based humanitarian organization founded in 1978 that assists refugees, internally displaced people and host communities affected by conflict. In Sudan it has worked on health, water and sanitation, and protection programming for people affected by crisis. The organization rebranded as Alight in 2019 as part of a broader shift in its global identity.
To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees, displaced people and host communities affected by conflict.
The American Refugee Committee, founded in 1978 and rebranded as Alight in 2019, is a US-based nonprofit providing humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced people and host communities affected by conflict. It has worked in Sudan on health, water, sanitation …
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- It has more complete contact information than 78% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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American Refugee Committee is listed in Sudan. 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.
American Refugee Committee is listed in Sudan. 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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#29 of 99 charities in Sudan on integrity score
34/100 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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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar international charities in Sudan.
Cause areas in Sudan
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Frequently asked questions about American Refugee Committee
American Refugee Committee is an international nonprofit based in Khartoum, Sudan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 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.
The American Refugee Committee is a United States based humanitarian organization founded in 1978 that assists refugees, internally displaced people and host communities affected by conflict. In Sudan it has worked on health, water and sanitation, and protection programming for people affected by crisis. The organization rebranded as Alight in 2019 as part of a broader shift in its global identity. American Refugee Committee is an international organization based in Sudan. The organization was founded in 1978.
American Refugee Committee is located in Khartoum, Sudan. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
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Quick facts about American Refugee Committee
- What is American Refugee Committee?
- American Refugee Committee is a international non-governmental based in Khartoum, Sudan. The American Refugee Committee is a United States based humanitarian organization founded in 1978 that assists refugees, internally displaced people and host communities affected by conflict. In Sudan it has worked on health, water and sanitation, and protection programming for people affected by crisis. The organization rebranded as Alight in 2019 as part of a broader shift in its global identity.
- When was American Refugee Committee founded?
- American Refugee Committee was founded in 1978.
- Where is American Refugee Committee located?
- Headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.
- Is American Refugee Committee trustworthy?
- American Refugee Committee 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 American Refugee Committee's website?
- http://www.arcrelief.org/
- Are donations to American Refugee Committee tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sudan 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.