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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands

ACSAD is a regional center for research and studies on the development of the arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab World. ACSAD’s activities include research, training programs, organizing scientific meetings, providing technical advice and assistance and establishing technical cooperation with Arab and international organizations. ACSAD undertakes research and conducts training in the following areas: survey and evaluation of the capacities and characteristics of agricultural natural resources, protection of agricultural natural resources from deterioration and pollution and identification of the optimum forms for the rehabilitation and exploitation of the deteriorated areas, generation, transfer and use of appropriate agricultural techniques, survey and evaluation of the socioeconomic characteristics of the population in arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab world and identification …

Headquarters
Damascus
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar science & technology in Syria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 31

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands has a partial profile.

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  • leadership details
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Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is a science & technology nonprofit based in Damascus, Syria. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 science & technology charities in Syria is 31/100.

Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is located in Damascus, Syria.

Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is classified as a Science & Technology organization, based in Syria. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Syria 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.

ACSAD is a regional center for research and studies on the development of the arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab World. ACSAD’s activities include research, training programs, organizing scientific meetings, providing technical advice and assistance and establishing technical cooperation with Arab and international organizations. ACSAD undertakes research and conducts training in the following areas: survey and evaluation of the capacities and characteristics of agricultural natural resources, protection of agricultural natural resources from deterioration and pollution and identification of the optimum forms for the rehabilitation and exploitation of the deteriorated areas, generation, transfer and use of appropriate agricultural techniques, survey and evaluation of the socioeconomic characteristics of the population in... Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is a science & technology organization based in Syria.

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Cause areas in Syria

How many charities work in each area.

Education 13
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Most common causes in Syria

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

International Development 31
Education 14
Human Rights 13
Research 13
Youth Development 11
Children 9
Health 8
Vocational Training 8
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 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 · 3
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 8
  • 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
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands

What is Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands?
Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is a science & technology non-governmental based in Damascus, Syria. ACSAD is a regional center for research and studies on the development of the arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab World. ACSAD’s activities include research, training programs, organizing scientific meetings, providing technical advice and assistance and establishing technical cooperation with Arab and international organizations. ACSAD undertakes research and conducts training in the following areas: survey and evaluation of the capacities and characteristics of agricultural natural resources, protection of agricultural natural resources from deterioration and pollution and identification of the optimum forms for the rehabilitation and exploitation of the deteriorated areas, generation, transfer and use of appropriate agricultural techniques, survey and evaluation of the socioeconomic characteristics of the population in arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab world and identification of the best methods of improving their productive capacity and standards of living, integrated and sustainable development in specific areas in the Arab arid and semi-arid lands Enhancing the role and participation of rural women in agricultural development. | Acronym: ACSAD
Where is Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands located?
Headquartered in Damascus, Syria.
Is Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands trustworthy?
Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands's website?
http://www.acsad.org/
Are donations to Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Syria 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.