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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
40/100 · methodology

About Biladi

BILADI is an N.G.O dedicated to promoting cultural and natural heritage to youngsters. We believe that our heritage is unique and irreplaceable. BUT, in post-conflict countries, globalization and psychological barriers have separated youngsters from their heritage. We believe that our mission is to re-establish this link, to give youngsters the chance to learn about their heritage, cherish it and build bridges through it .We are committed to an international vision of cultural heritage preservation and education. Heritage, for us, is a tool for dialogue in conflict situations. While visiting sites all over Lebanon, students will get the chance to increase their knowledge, live the history of their country and most importantly, learn about it in an entertaining technique. To achieve …

Founded
Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Lebanon

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Biladi is a Lebanese NGO founded in 2005 by archaeologist and journalist Joanne Farchakh Bajjaly. It is dedicated to promoting and safeguarding Lebanon's cultural and natural heritage among youth through education and training activities. The organization created the concept Enjoy …

Biladi is a Lebanese NGO founded in 2005 by archaeologist and journalist Joanne Farchakh Bajjaly. It is dedicated to promoting and safeguarding Lebanon's cultural and natural heritage among youth through education and training activities. The organization created the concept Enjoy Heritage to build a sense of cultural belonging among young people.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 40
Peer average: 41

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Biladi has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 136 arts & culture charities in Lebanon 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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 + methodology

Biladi is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Biladi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('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 arts & culture charities in Lebanon is 41/100.

Biladi is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Biladi is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Biladi is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon 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.

BILADI is an N.G.O dedicated to promoting cultural and natural heritage to youngsters. We believe that our heritage is unique and irreplaceable. BUT, in post-conflict countries, globalization and psychological barriers have separated youngsters from their heritage. We believe that our mission is to re-establish this link, to give youngsters the chance to learn about their heritage, cherish it and build bridges through it .We are committed to an international vision of cultural heritage preservation and education. Heritage, for us, is a tool for dialogue in conflict situations. While visiting sites all over Lebanon, students will get the chance to increase their knowledge, live the history of their country and most... Biladi is an arts & culture organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2005.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Joanne F••••••• B••••••
Founder

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Lebanon

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

Education 205
Arts & Culture this charity 122
Health 119
Advocacy & Civil Rights 114
International 45
Environment 45
Social Services 24
Youth Development 23
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Most common causes in Lebanon

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

Human Rights 403
International Development 316
Education 225
Children 207
Youth Development 203
Arts & Culture 188
Health 147
Vocational Training 141

Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 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
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • 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

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.

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Quick facts about Biladi

What is Biladi?
Biladi is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. BILADI is an N.G.O dedicated to promoting cultural and natural heritage to youngsters. We believe that our heritage is unique and irreplaceable. BUT, in post-conflict countries, globalization and psychological barriers have separated youngsters from their heritage. We believe that our mission is to re-establish this link, to give youngsters the chance to learn about their heritage, cherish it and build bridges through it .We are committed to an international vision of cultural heritage preservation and education. Heritage, for us, is a tool for dialogue in conflict situations. While visiting sites all over Lebanon, students will get the chance to increase their knowledge, live the history of their country and most importantly, learn about it in an entertaining technique. To achieve our goals, we have created our own concept: “Enjoy heritage”. Biladi offers youngsters education while fulfilling their desire for fun, relaxation and aesthetic appreciation.
When was Biladi founded?
Biladi was founded in 2005.
Who leads Biladi?
Joanne Farchakh Bajjaly serves as Founder.
Where is Biladi located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Biladi trustworthy?
Biladi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 Biladi's website?
https://biladi.org
Are donations to Biladi tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.