Caritas Egypt
Catholic humanitarian organization providing social services and disaster relief across Egypt
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Caritas Egypt is the official Catholic humanitarian and development organization operating in Egypt, affiliated with the global Caritas Internationalis network. It provides social services, disaster relief, and assistance to vulnerable communities regardless of religious background. The organization works with local church partners and international bodies to address poverty, displacement, and humanitarian needs across the country.
Mission
To serve the poor and vulnerable in Egypt through humanitarian assistance, social development programs, and emergency relief in the spirit of Catholic social teaching.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCaritas Egypt is the official Catholic humanitarian and development organisation in Egypt, registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs in 1967 under number 1150, and part of the global Caritas Internationalis network.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in EgyptConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Caritas Egypt has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 199 charities in Egypt 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Established in 1967, it predates 83% of the charities in Egypt GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- 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 + methodologyCaritas Egypt is a social services nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 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.
Caritas Egypt 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 social services charities in Egypt is 38/100.
Caritas Egypt is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Caritas Egypt is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Caritas Egypt is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt 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.
Caritas Egypt is the official Catholic humanitarian and development organization operating in Egypt, affiliated with the global Caritas Internationalis network. It provides social services, disaster relief, and assistance to vulnerable communities regardless of religious background. The organization works with local church partners and international bodies to address poverty, displacement, and humanitarian needs across the country. Caritas Egypt is a social services organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1967.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Caritas Egypt is listed in Egypt. 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 Egypt is listed in Egypt. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (2)
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2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 2 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 · 1967
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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 Caritas Egypt
- What is Caritas Egypt?
- Caritas Egypt is a social services non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. Caritas Egypt is the official Catholic humanitarian and development organization operating in Egypt, affiliated with the global Caritas Internationalis network. It provides social services, disaster relief, and assistance to vulnerable communities regardless of religious background. The organization works with local church partners and international bodies to address poverty, displacement, and humanitarian needs across the country.
- When was Caritas Egypt founded?
- Caritas Egypt was founded in 1967.
- Where is Caritas Egypt located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Caritas Egypt trustworthy?
- Caritas Egypt 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 Caritas Egypt's website?
- http://www.caritas-egypt.org/
- Are donations to Caritas Egypt tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt 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.