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Davao School for the Blind

Preventing blindness and rehabilitating persons with visual impairment in Davao

Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and rehabilitation of the Blind (Davao School for the Blind) Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and rehabilitation of the Blind (Davao School for the Blind) Incorporated

The Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and Rehabilitation of the Blind, operating as the Davao School for the Blind, is based in Davao del Sur and focuses on the delivery of basic services in Region XI. The organization holds DSWD Civil Society Organization accreditation and works to address the needs of people affected by visual impairment through prevention and rehabilitation programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Davao Del sur
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To prevent blindness and provide rehabilitation services to persons with visual impairment in the Davao region.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and Rehabilitation of the Blind was formed in 1978 and, in partnership with the Hildesheimer Blindenmission of Germany, opened the Davao School for the Blind in 1981. It is a non-stock, non-profit …

The Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and Rehabilitation of the Blind was formed in 1978 and, in partnership with the Hildesheimer Blindenmission of Germany, opened the Davao School for the Blind in 1981. It is a non-stock, non-profit residential institution providing free education and rehabilitation to visually impaired children in southern Philippines.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 53

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for PCNC / DSWD deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Davao School for the Blind has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • 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 has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 85% of the 1,804 charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Davao School for the Blind is a registered human services nonprofit based in Davao Del sur, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its registration number is 2018-001. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Davao School for the Blind's official registration number is 2018-001, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Davao School for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Philippines is 53/100.

Davao School for the Blind is located in Davao Del sur, Philippines. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Davao School for the Blind is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Davao School for the Blind is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. 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 Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and Rehabilitation of the Blind, operating as the Davao School for the Blind, is based in Davao del Sur and focuses on the delivery of basic services in Region XI. The organization holds DSWD Civil Society Organization accreditation and works to address the needs of people affected by visual impairment through prevention and rehabilitation programs. Davao School for the Blind is classified as a human services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1978.

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

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Leadership

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Vice-Chairman and Board of Trustees

Officers & trustees (10)

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 951
Education 248
Health 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
Human Services this charity 25
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Youth Development 512
Children 444
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Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 10 disclosed in the public registry.

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 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 · 7
  • Named leadership · 10 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Davao School for the Blind

What is Davao School for the Blind?
Davao School for the Blind is a human services nonprofit organization based in Davao Del sur, Philippines. The Christian Society for the Prevention of Blindness and Rehabilitation of the Blind, operating as the Davao School for the Blind, is based in Davao del Sur and focuses on the delivery of basic services in Region XI. The organization holds DSWD Civil Society Organization accreditation and works to address the needs of people affected by visual impairment through prevention and rehabilitation programs.
When was Davao School for the Blind founded?
Davao School for the Blind was founded in 1978.
Who leads Davao School for the Blind?
Ms. Ma Ann Margaret Misa- Antonio M.D serves as Vice-Chairman and Board of Trustees.
Where is Davao School for the Blind located?
Headquartered in Davao Del sur, Philippines.
Is Davao School for the Blind trustworthy?
Davao School for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Davao School for the Blind's registration number?
Registration: 2018-001 (Philippines).
What is Davao School for the Blind's website?
https://davaoschoolfortheblind.org
Are donations to Davao School for the Blind tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines 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.