Caritas Mauritania
Catholic relief and development charity since 1972
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Caritas Mauritania is a legally recognized association founded in 1972 during the major droughts of that period. It began with emergency relief operations in response to disasters and famine. Since the 1980s it has broadened its work toward development, carrying out both micro projects and larger integrated programs. Its cooperation with the country was formalized through a memorandum signed with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in 1980.
Mission
To respond to emergencies and advance long-term development for Mauritania and its people.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCaritas Mauritanie is a legally recognized association founded in 1972 during the major droughts of that period, beginning with emergency relief in response to disaster and famine. Since the 1980s it has broadened its work toward development, carrying out both …
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- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCaritas Mauritania is a religion nonprofit based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 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 Mauritania 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 religion charities in Mauritania is 34/100.
Caritas Mauritania is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Caritas Mauritania is classified as a Religion organization, based in Mauritania. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Caritas Mauritania is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Mauritania 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 Mauritania is a legally recognized association founded in 1972 during the major droughts of that period. It began with emergency relief operations in response to disasters and famine. Since the 1980s it has broadened its work toward development, carrying out both micro projects and larger integrated programs. Its cooperation with the country was formalized through a memorandum signed with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in 1980. Caritas Mauritania is a religion organization based in Mauritania. The organization was founded in 1972.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Caritas Mauritania is listed in Mauritania. 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 Mauritania is listed in Mauritania. 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 · 1972
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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 Mauritania
- What is Caritas Mauritania?
- Caritas Mauritania is a religion non-governmental based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Caritas Mauritania is a legally recognized association founded in 1972 during the major droughts of that period. It began with emergency relief operations in response to disasters and famine. Since the 1980s it has broadened its work toward development, carrying out both micro projects and larger integrated programs. Its cooperation with the country was formalized through a memorandum signed with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in 1980.
- When was Caritas Mauritania founded?
- Caritas Mauritania was founded in 1972.
- Where is Caritas Mauritania located?
- Headquartered in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
- Is Caritas Mauritania trustworthy?
- Caritas Mauritania 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 Mauritania's website?
- http://www.caritas.mr
- Are donations to Caritas Mauritania tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania 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.