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BUDDHISM FOR DEVELOPMENT (BFD) is a non-government organization founded on May 1, 1990. A group of monks resident in Site 2 Refugee Camp on Thai-Khmer border, and led by Indapanno Bhikkhu Heng Monychenda, saw the value of Buddhism as a tool for peace restoration, economic and social development, human rights recovery and democratic building, and aiming to sustain the balance of individual, society and the nature. In 1992, BFD was established at Watt Anlongvil, Anlongvil Commune, Sangker District, Battambang province. BFD spread its scope of projects throughout the North-west of Cambodia including Banteay Meanchey in 1994, Oddor Meanchey in 2001, Battambang in 2002, and Pailin, Siemreap, Kampong Thom, and Preah Vihear Province in 2003. Buddhism for Development envisions an educated, …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBuddhism For Development (BFD) is a registered community development nonprofit, Cambodia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Cambodia. Its registration number is KH-CCC-353. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Buddhism For Development (BFD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100. 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 29 ('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 community development charities in Cambodia is 31/100.
Buddhism For Development (BFD) is registered in Cambodia.
Buddhism For Development (BFD) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Cambodia. It operates as a NGO.
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BUDDHISM FOR DEVELOPMENT (BFD) is a non-government organization founded on May 1, 1990. A group of monks resident in Site 2 Refugee Camp on Thai-Khmer border, and led by Indapanno Bhikkhu Heng Monychenda, saw the value of Buddhism as a tool for peace restoration, economic and social development, human rights recovery and democratic building, and aiming to sustain the balance of individual, society and the nature. In 1992, BFD was established at Watt Anlongvil, Anlongvil Commune, Sangker District, Battambang province. BFD spread its scope of projects throughout the North-west of Cambodia including Banteay Meanchey in 1994, Oddor Meanchey in 2001, Battambang in 2002, and Pailin, Siemreap, Kampong Thom, and Preah... Buddhism For Development (BFD) is classified as a community development organization registered in Cambodia.
Among community development charities registered in Cambodia: Buddhism For Development (BFD)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100 is in line with the peer average of 31/100.
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- What is Buddhism For Development (BFD)?
- Buddhism For Development (BFD) is a community development ngo, Cambodia. BUDDHISM FOR DEVELOPMENT (BFD) is a non-government organization founded on May 1, 1990. A group of monks resident in Site 2 Refugee Camp on Thai-Khmer border, and led by Indapanno Bhikkhu Heng Monychenda, saw the value of Buddhism as a tool for peace restoration, economic and social development, human rights recovery and democratic building, and aiming to sustain the balance of individual, society and the nature. In 1992, BFD was established at Watt Anlongvil, Anlongvil Commune, Sangker District, Battambang province. BFD spread its scope of projects throughout the North-west of Cambodia including Banteay Meanchey in 1994, Oddor Meanchey in 2001, Battambang in 2002, and Pailin, Siemreap, Kampong Thom, and Preah Vihear Province in 2003. Buddhism for Development envisions an educated, democratic society, free from poverty and preventable illnesses, law abiding, and respectful of human rights and the environment and a moral society with respect for Buddhism and Cambodian culture and traditions whilst being aware of the threats and opportunities presented by globalization. In 2015, BFD will celebrate 25 years of continuous engagement with the Cambodia community. Buddhism for Development encourages, advises and provides services, support and training to Cambodians to participate in the sustainable socio-economic development of their own communities. Buddhism For Development envisions: an educated, democratic society, free from poverty and preventable illnesses, law abiding, and respectful of human rights; a moral society with respect for Buddhism and Cambodian culture and traditions; a society conscious of its environment and aware of the choices presented by development and globalization.
- Where is Buddhism For Development (BFD) located?
- Headquartered in Cambodia.
- Is Buddhism For Development (BFD) trustworthy?
- Buddhism For Development (BFD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29 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 Buddhism For Development (BFD)'s registration number?
- Registration: KH-CCC-353 (Cambodia).
- Are donations to Buddhism For Development (BFD) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia 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.