Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI)
Peacebuilding and community justice in South Kivu
Chirezi Foundation (FOCHI)
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The Chirezi Foundation (FOCHI) is a peacebuilding NGO established in 2002 in Uvira, South Kivu, in eastern DRC. It operates across Uvira, Fizi, and the Ruzizi Plain, where it created Baraza community peace courts to provide accessible, non-punitive dispute resolution. Through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation, the foundation works to resolve conflicts and foster lasting peace in communities affected by ongoing instability.
Mission
To promote peaceful coexistence in eastern DRC by giving communities accessible mechanisms for conflict resolution through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation.
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented charities in the DR Congo GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 DR Congo is 38/100.
Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) is located in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in DR Congo. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of DR Congo 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. 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.
The Chirezi Foundation (FOCHI) is a peacebuilding NGO established in 2002 in Uvira, South Kivu, in eastern DRC. It operates across Uvira, Fizi, and the Ruzizi Plain, where it created Baraza community peace courts to provide accessible, non-punitive dispute resolution. Through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation, the foundation works to resolve conflicts and foster lasting peace in communities affected by ongoing instability. Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in DR Congo. The organization was founded in 2002.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Congo, The Democratic Republic of the under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Chirezi Foundation (FOCHI) is listed in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. 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.
Chirezi Foundation (FOCHI) is listed in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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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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Founding date · 2002
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI)
- What is Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI)?
- Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Uvira, DR Congo. The Chirezi Foundation (FOCHI) is a peacebuilding NGO established in 2002 in Uvira, South Kivu, in eastern DRC. It operates across Uvira, Fizi, and the Ruzizi Plain, where it created Baraza community peace courts to provide accessible, non-punitive dispute resolution. Through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation, the foundation works to resolve conflicts and foster lasting peace in communities affected by ongoing instability.
- When was Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) founded?
- Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) was founded in 2002.
- Where is Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) located?
- Headquartered in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) trustworthy?
- Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI)'s website?
- http://www.fochi.org
- Are donations to Chirezi Foundation (Fondation Chirezi / FOCHI) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of DR Congo 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.