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Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD)

​CARD works for the advancement of a conducive civic, media, and digital space to the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD)

​CARD works for the advancement of a conducive civic, media, and digital space to the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.

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Founded
Headquarters
Addis Ababa
Operating in
Ethiopia

Mission

​CARD works for the advancement of a conducive civic, media, and digital space to the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.Browse all SDG 16 charities →
Operating countries (1)
Ethiopia

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACSO deregistration, 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, Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Ethiopia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Ethiopia data
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 4,155 charities in Ethiopia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Ethiopia data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • 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.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ethiopia. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Ethiopia is 35/100.

Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, Namibia St.

Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Ethiopia.

According to GiveRadar's records, Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a registered nonprofit in Ethiopia. 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.

​CARD works for the advancement of a conducive civic, media, and digital space to the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia. Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Ethiopia. The organization was founded in 2019.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Cause areas in Ethiopia

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 3,253
Social Services 430
Health 199
Education 71
Environment 65
Arts & Culture 64
Religion 37
Sports & Recreation 12
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Most common causes in Ethiopia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

HIV/AIDS 116
Peace 53
Disability 35
Eldercare & Aging 19
Hunger 17
Education 15
Children 15
Gender Equality 15
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 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 · 2019
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

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD)

What is Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD)?
Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ​CARD works for the advancement of a conducive civic, media, and digital space to the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.
When was Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) founded?
Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) was founded in 2019.
Where is Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) located?
Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Is Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) trustworthy?
Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD)'s website?
https://cardeth.org
Are donations to Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia 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.