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Caritas Mauritania

Catholic relief and development charity since 1972

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34
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Caritas 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Nouakchott
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Mauritania

Mission

To respond to emergencies and advance long-term development for Mauritania and its people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Mauritania

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Caritas 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 …

Caritas 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 micro projects and larger integrated programs.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 1 similar religion in Mauritania
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 34

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Caritas Mauritania has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Mauritania - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Mauritania data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Caritas Mauritania draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Mauritania it tracks. View this cohort
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  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Caritas 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Mauritania

How many charities work in each area.

Advocacy & Civil Rights 18
Education 17
Health 12
Environment 11
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Most common causes in Mauritania

Causes charities work on most.

International Development 41
Human Rights 39
Education 22
Youth Development 17
Vocational Training 16
Health 15
Women 15
Environment 15
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1972
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not 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.