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American Refugee Committee

US humanitarian organization serving refugees and displaced communities

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34
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About American Refugee Committee

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Khartoum
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Sudan

Mission

To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees, displaced people and host communities affected by conflict.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
Sudan

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

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 …

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 and protection programming.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in Sudan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 35

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Refugee Committee has a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Sudan GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sudan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sudan data
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  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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.

American Refugee Committee 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 Sudan is 35/100.

American Refugee Committee is located in Khartoum, Sudan. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

American Refugee Committee is classified as an International organization, based in Sudan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

American Refugee Committee is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sudan 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 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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sudan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Sudan

How many charities work in each area.

Education 26
Human Services 21
Health 20
Advocacy & Civil Rights 10
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Most common causes in Sudan

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 45
Education 27
Health 26
International Development 25
Nutrition 19
Disaster Relief 16
Hunger 13
Women 9
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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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.