Arab Program for Human Rights Activists
Cairo-based program supporting human rights defenders and activists across the Arab region
Arab Program for Human Rights Activities
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.
Visit aphra.org.egAbout Arab Program for Human Rights Activists
The Arab Program for Human Rights Activities (APHRA) is a Cairo-based organization working to support human rights defenders and activists across Arab countries. It engages in advocacy, training, and networking to strengthen the capacity of those working to protect civil and political rights in the region.
Mission
To support and empower human rights defenders and activists across Arab countries through capacity-building, regional cooperation, and advocacy.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Arab Program for Human Rights Activists (APHRA) was founded as a civil non-profit organization in early 1997 in response to attacks on human rights workers in the Arab region. In October 2003 it was re-registered as an NGO under …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in EgyptConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Arab Program for Human Rights Activists has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Egypt data
- GiveRadar's profile for Arab Program for Human Rights Activists draws on its contact details, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArab Program for Human Rights Activists is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 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.
Arab Program for Human Rights Activists 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt is 37/100.
Arab Program for Human Rights Activists is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Arab Program for Human Rights Activists is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Arab Program for Human Rights Activists is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt 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 Arab Program for Human Rights Activities (APHRA) is a Cairo-based organization working to support human rights defenders and activists across Arab countries. It engages in advocacy, training, and networking to strengthen the capacity of those working to protect civil and political rights in the region. Arab Program for Human Rights Activists is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1997.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Arab Program for Human Rights Activities is listed in Egypt. 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.
Arab Program for Human Rights Activities is listed in Egypt. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in Egypt
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Egypt
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
Mission statement · Published
-
Official website · On record
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Founding date · 1997
-
Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
-
Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Government registrationNo public registry ID
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
-
Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Arab Program for Human Rights Acti…?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Arab Program for Human Rights Activists
- What is Arab Program for Human Rights Activists?
- Arab Program for Human Rights Activists is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Arab Program for Human Rights Activities (APHRA) is a Cairo-based organization working to support human rights defenders and activists across Arab countries. It engages in advocacy, training, and networking to strengthen the capacity of those working to protect civil and political rights in the region.
- When was Arab Program for Human Rights Activists founded?
- Arab Program for Human Rights Activists was founded in 1997.
- Where is Arab Program for Human Rights Activists located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Arab Program for Human Rights Activists trustworthy?
- Arab Program for Human Rights Activists 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 Arab Program for Human Rights Activists's website?
- http://aphra.org.eg
- Are donations to Arab Program for Human Rights Activists tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt 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.