Catholic Relief Services
Relief and development programmes across Lesotho
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Catholic Relief Services is the international relief and development agency of the United States Catholic community and runs programmes in Lesotho. Working with Caritas Lesotho, the Government of Lesotho and Church partners, its activities span livelihoods, climate change and natural-resource management, emergency response, education, microfinance and HIV prevention, including support for adolescent girls and young women.
Mission
To deliver relief, development and HIV-prevention programmes in Lesotho in partnership with local Church and government bodies.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Catholic Relief Services with a partial profile.
- Established in 1943, it predates 92% of the charities in Lesotho GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for Catholic Relief Services, in line with the typical charities in Lesotho it tracks. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCatholic Relief Services is an international nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1943 and has been operating for 83 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Catholic Relief Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. 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 38 ('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 Lesotho is 43/100.
Catholic Relief Services is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1943 and has been active for 83 years.
Catholic Relief Services is classified as an International organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
Catholic Relief Services is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho 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.
Catholic Relief Services is the international relief and development agency of the United States Catholic community and runs programmes in Lesotho. Working with Caritas Lesotho, the Government of Lesotho and Church partners, its activities span livelihoods, climate change and natural-resource management, emergency response, education, microfinance and HIV prevention, including support for adolescent girls and young women. Catholic Relief Services is an international organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1943.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Catholic Relief Services is listed in Lesotho. 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.
Catholic Relief Services is listed in Lesotho. 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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Latest news
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Catholic Relief Services - CitiNewsroom.com
Catholic Relief Services urges lawmakers to prioritize global hunger as farm bill vote nears - EWTN News
Book Reveals How Catholic Relief Services Turned Its Mission Toward Justice - CatholicPhilly
Green Climate Fund partnership opens access to millions for Catholic Relief Services - National Catholic Reporter
ETHIOPIA: U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Visits Catholic Relief Services in Afar Region - AMECEA
Catholic Relief Services Collection set for March 14-15 - Catholic Star Herald
Middle East Crisis | Support Families with Emergency Aid - Catholic Relief Services | CRS
Upcoming Catholic Relief Services collection to alleviate suffering in US, abroad - CatholicVote org
The Catholic Relief Services Collection Reveals Christ’s Love to Vulnerable at Home and Abroad - The Good Newsroom
Venezuela - Catholic Relief Services | CRS
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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 · 1943
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Catholic Relief Services
- What is Catholic Relief Services?
- Catholic Relief Services is a international ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. Catholic Relief Services is the international relief and development agency of the United States Catholic community and runs programmes in Lesotho. Working with Caritas Lesotho, the Government of Lesotho and Church partners, its activities span livelihoods, climate change and natural-resource management, emergency response, education, microfinance and HIV prevention, including support for adolescent girls and young women.
- When was Catholic Relief Services founded?
- Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943.
- Where is Catholic Relief Services located?
- Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Catholic Relief Services trustworthy?
- Catholic Relief Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 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.
- Are donations to Catholic Relief Services tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho 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.