Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR)
Disability rehabilitation and health services in Beit Jala
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The Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a national development NGO based in Beit Jala that functions as a resource center for people with disabilities. It provides pioneering health and rehabilitation services alongside specialized medical care for the wider Palestinian community. Its work is grounded in a human rights and inclusive development perspective.
Mission
To empower people with disabilities and provide the Palestinian community with specialized health and rehabilitation services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesBethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a Palestinian non-profit organization near Bethlehem that traces its origins to a 1960 Leonard Cheshire home for children with polio and was handed over to local management in 1975. It provides medical and …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar human services in PalestineConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 444 charities in Palestine it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1960, it predates 83% of the charities in Palestine GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a human services nonprofit based in Beit Jala, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Palestine is 35/100.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is located in Beit Jala, Palestine. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Palestine. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a national development NGO based in Beit Jala that functions as a resource center for people with disabilities. It provides pioneering health and rehabilitation services alongside specialized medical care for the wider Palestinian community. Its work is grounded in a human rights and inclusive development perspective. Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a human services organization based in Palestine. The organization was founded in 1960.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is listed in Palestine, State of. 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.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is listed in Palestine, State of. 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1960
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR)
- What is Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR)?
- Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Beit Jala, Palestine. The Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a national development NGO based in Beit Jala that functions as a resource center for people with disabilities. It provides pioneering health and rehabilitation services alongside specialized medical care for the wider Palestinian community. Its work is grounded in a human rights and inclusive development perspective.
- When was Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) founded?
- Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) was founded in 1960.
- Where is Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) located?
- Headquartered in Beit Jala, Palestine.
- Is Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) trustworthy?
- Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR)'s website?
- http://www.basr.org
- Are donations to Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine 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.