Centre for Development and Population Activities
International nonprofit advancing women's education, reproductive health, and leadership in developing countries
We don't have a website or donate link on file yet. Claim this page to add one.
Claim this charityAbout Centre for Development and Population Activities
Founded in 1975, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in developing countries. Its programs focus on expanding educational opportunities, ensuring access to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services, and strengthening women's capacity to lead in their communities and nations. CEDPA works through sub-grants and technical assistance to local partners and has trained more than 5,400 participants worldwide through its global training program.
Mission
To empower women and girls in developing countries by expanding their access to education, health services, and leadership opportunities, in partnership with local organizations for lasting change.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) was founded in 1975 as a Washington-based nonprofit working to improve the lives of women and girls in developing countries; it ceased independent operations and merged into Plan International USA around 2012.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in EgyptConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Centre for Development and Population Activities has a partial profile.
- Established in 1975, it predates 81% of the charities in Egypt GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Egypt - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Egypt data
- Its integrity score of 31 is below most of the 199 charities in Egypt GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Egypt data
- financial records
- leadership details
- a website (present for 73% of comparable organizations)
- a contact email
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 + methodologyCentre for Development and Population Activities is an international 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 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 31/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Centre for Development and Population Activities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. 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 31 ('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 Egypt is 37/100.
Centre for Development and Population Activities is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Centre for Development and Population Activities is classified as an International organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Centre for Development and Population Activities 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. 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.
Founded in 1975, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in developing countries. Its programs focus on expanding educational opportunities, ensuring access to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services, and strengthening women's capacity to lead in their communities and nations. CEDPA works through sub-grants and technical assistance to local partners and has trained more than 5,400 participants worldwide through its global training program. Centre for Development and Population Activities is an international organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1975.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Centre for Development and Population Activities 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.
Centre for Development and Population Activities 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.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in Egypt
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Egypt
Causes charities work on most.
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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
Mission statement · Published
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Founding date · 1975
-
Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
-
Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Government registrationNo public registry ID
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
-
Official websiteNo verified website on record
-
Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public 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.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Centre for Development and Populat…?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Centre for Development and Population Activities
- What is Centre for Development and Population Activities?
- Centre for Development and Population Activities is a international non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 1975, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in developing countries. Its programs focus on expanding educational opportunities, ensuring access to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services, and strengthening women's capacity to lead in their communities and nations. CEDPA works through sub-grants and technical assistance to local partners and has trained more than 5,400 participants worldwide through its global training program.
- When was Centre for Development and Population Activities founded?
- Centre for Development and Population Activities was founded in 1975.
- Where is Centre for Development and Population Activities located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Centre for Development and Population Activities trustworthy?
- Centre for Development and Population Activities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 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 Centre for Development and Population Activities 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.