CARAM Asia
Regional network on migration, health, and HIV across Asia
CARAM Asia – Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility
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Formed in 1997 and based in Kuala Lumpur, CARAM Asia is a regional network addressing migration and health issues, with members spread across South East Asia, North East Asia, the Gulf, and the Middle East. The organisation holds NGO Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Its work is built on four pillars: participatory action research, national and regional advocacy, coalition building, and capacity building for community-based organisations and NGOs.
Mission
To advance the health and rights of migrants through research, advocacy, and coalition building across Asia and the Middle East.
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- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 65% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCARAM Asia is an international nonprofit based in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 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.
CARAM Asia 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 international charities in Malaysia is 42/100.
CARAM Asia is located in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its address is Wisma Hamid Arshat No. 12 – 5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 9 Bangsar 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
CARAM Asia is classified as an International organization, based in Malaysia.
CARAM Asia is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia 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.
Formed in 1997 and based in Kuala Lumpur, CARAM Asia is a regional network addressing migration and health issues, with members spread across South East Asia, North East Asia, the Gulf, and the Middle East. The organisation holds NGO Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Its work is built on four pillars: participatory action research, national and regional advocacy, coalition building, and capacity building for community-based organisations and NGOs. CARAM Asia is an international organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1997.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CARAM Asia – Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility is listed in Malaysia. 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.
CARAM Asia – Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility is listed in Malaysia. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1997
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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 CARAM Asia
- What is CARAM Asia?
- CARAM Asia is a international nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA, Malaysia. Formed in 1997 and based in Kuala Lumpur, CARAM Asia is a regional network addressing migration and health issues, with members spread across South East Asia, North East Asia, the Gulf, and the Middle East. The organisation holds NGO Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Its work is built on four pillars: participatory action research, national and regional advocacy, coalition building, and capacity building for community-based organisations and NGOs.
- When was CARAM Asia founded?
- CARAM Asia was founded in 1997.
- Where is CARAM Asia located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is CARAM Asia trustworthy?
- CARAM Asia 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 CARAM Asia's website?
- https://www.caramasia.org
- Are donations to CARAM Asia tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia 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.