Caritas Algérie
Catholic humanitarian service promoting solidarity
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Visit www.caritas.dzAbout Caritas Algérie
Caritas Algerie was established in 1962 and operates as the humanitarian service of the Catholic Church in Algeria. It works in a spirit of solidarity that begins with the most disadvantaged, open to cooperation with people of any origin, identity or religion who share its values of justice, peace and mutual respect. Its initiatives support people with physical or mental disabilities, women and children in difficulty, and victims of natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. It also assists migrants travelling through the country from sub-Saharan Africa, working with UNHCR and other partners.
Mission
To develop solidarity in Algeria by serving the most disadvantaged, including people with disabilities, women, children and migrants.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCaritas Algerie was established on 28 June 1962 as the humanitarian service of the Catholic Church in Algeria (Association Diocesaine d'Algerie). Working in a spirit of solidarity, it supports disadvantaged people, women, children and people with disabilities regardless of origin …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Caritas Algérie has a partial profile.
- Established in 1962, it predates 91% of the charities in Algeria GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Algeria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Algeria data
- GiveRadar's profile for Caritas Algérie draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Algeria it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
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 + methodologyCaritas Algérie is an international nonprofit based in Algiers, Algeria. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 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.
Caritas Algérie 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 Algeria is 35/100.
Caritas Algérie is located in Algiers, Algeria. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Caritas Algérie is classified as an International organization, based in Algeria. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Caritas Algérie is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Algeria 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.
Caritas Algerie was established in 1962 and operates as the humanitarian service of the Catholic Church in Algeria. It works in a spirit of solidarity that begins with the most disadvantaged, open to cooperation with people of any origin, identity or religion who share its values of justice, peace and mutual respect. Its initiatives support people with physical or mental disabilities, women and children in difficulty, and victims of natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. It also assists migrants travelling through the country from sub-Saharan Africa, working with UNHCR and other partners. Caritas Algérie is an international organization based in Algeria. The organization was founded in 1962.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Algeria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Caritas Algérie is listed in Algeria. 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.
Caritas Algérie is listed in Algeria. 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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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 · 1962
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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 Caritas Algérie
- What is Caritas Algérie?
- Caritas Algérie is a international non-governmental based in Algiers, Algeria. Caritas Algerie was established in 1962 and operates as the humanitarian service of the Catholic Church in Algeria. It works in a spirit of solidarity that begins with the most disadvantaged, open to cooperation with people of any origin, identity or religion who share its values of justice, peace and mutual respect. Its initiatives support people with physical or mental disabilities, women and children in difficulty, and victims of natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. It also assists migrants travelling through the country from sub-Saharan Africa, working with UNHCR and other partners.
- When was Caritas Algérie founded?
- Caritas Algérie was founded in 1962.
- Where is Caritas Algérie located?
- Headquartered in Algiers, Algeria.
- Is Caritas Algérie trustworthy?
- Caritas Algérie 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 Caritas Algérie's website?
- http://www.caritas.dz
- Are donations to Caritas Algérie tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Algeria 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.