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Benaa Foundation

Cairo youth development foundation building capacities for sustainable projects across the MENA region

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

About Benaa Foundation

Benaa Foundation, whose name means 'building up' in Arabic, works to develop the capacities of young people and support interdisciplinary sustainable development projects across Egypt and the MENA region. Its programs span six areas: ecological sustainability, food and agriculture, education, urban development and architecture, social development, and information and communications technology. The foundation creates enabling environments in rural and urban communities by connecting youth with knowledge, skills, and practical project experience.

Founded
Headquarters
Cairo
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Egypt

Mission

To activate and build youth capacities in order to develop sustainable, interdisciplinary projects and foster inclusive, enabling environments across the MENA region.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

BENAA Foundation for Sustainable Development was launched in September 2015 as a youth initiative and registered as an NGO under Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity (no. 10655) in 2017, working on capacity building, sustainable earth architecture and the water-energy-food nexus …

BENAA Foundation for Sustainable Development was launched in September 2015 as a youth initiative and registered as an NGO under Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity (no. 10655) in 2017, working on capacity building, sustainable earth architecture and the water-energy-food nexus in Egypt and the MENA region.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in Egypt
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 40

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, Benaa Foundation has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Egypt - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Egypt data
  • Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 199 charities in Egypt GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Egypt data
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Common questions

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Benaa Foundation is a youth development 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 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Benaa Foundation 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 youth development charities in Egypt is 40/100.

Benaa Foundation is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Benaa Foundation is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Benaa Foundation 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.

Benaa Foundation, whose name means 'building up' in Arabic, works to develop the capacities of young people and support interdisciplinary sustainable development projects across Egypt and the MENA region. Its programs span six areas: ecological sustainability, food and agriculture, education, urban development and architecture, social development, and information and communications technology. The foundation creates enabling environments in rural and urban communities by connecting youth with knowledge, skills, and practical project experience. Benaa Foundation is a youth development organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 2015.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Cause areas in Egypt

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Advocacy & Civil Rights 38
Community Development 35
Social Services 21
Youth Development this charity 21
Health 18
International 14
Education 12
Environment 11
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Most common causes in Egypt

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

Human Rights 37
Education 29
Children 28
Community Development 25
Health 25
Poverty 24
Vocational Training 20
Youth Development 19
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Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 26, 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 · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 7
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Benaa Foundation

What is Benaa Foundation?
Benaa Foundation is a youth development non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. Benaa Foundation, whose name means 'building up' in Arabic, works to develop the capacities of young people and support interdisciplinary sustainable development projects across Egypt and the MENA region. Its programs span six areas: ecological sustainability, food and agriculture, education, urban development and architecture, social development, and information and communications technology. The foundation creates enabling environments in rural and urban communities by connecting youth with knowledge, skills, and practical project experience.
When was Benaa Foundation founded?
Benaa Foundation was founded in 2015.
Where is Benaa Foundation located?
Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Is Benaa Foundation trustworthy?
Benaa Foundation 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 Benaa Foundation's website?
http://www.benaa-global.org/
Are donations to Benaa Foundation 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.