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Dar al-Kalima University

Empowering future generations through education in Bethlehem

Dar al-Kalima College

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45
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · methodology

About Dar al-Kalima University

Dar al-Kalima College (DAKC) is an educational institution in Bethlehem focused on empowering future generations. It works to cultivate students' talents, foster hope, and create new opportunities for young people in the community.

Founded
Headquarters
Bethlehem
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Palestine

Mission

To empower future generations in Bethlehem by cultivating talent and creating new opportunities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Youth Development
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 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.Browse all SDG 4 charities → SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.Browse all SDG 10 charities →
Operating countries (1)
Palestine

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Dar al-Kalima was established in Bethlehem as a community college in 2006. It became Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture in 2013 and received full university accreditation in 2021, offering programs in arts, culture, design and related fields. …

Dar al-Kalima was established in Bethlehem as a community college in 2006. It became Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture in 2013 and received full university accreditation in 2021, offering programs in arts, culture, design and related fields. It was founded by Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in Palestine
Integrity Assessment This charity: 45
Peer average: 35

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, 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, Dar al-Kalima University has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 444 charities in Palestine 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
  • 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 has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • 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

Dar al-Kalima University is a youth development nonprofit based in Bethlehem, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 45/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Dar al-Kalima University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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 youth development charities in Palestine is 34/100.

Dar al-Kalima University is located in Bethlehem, Palestine. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Dar al-Kalima University is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

Dar al-Kalima University is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine 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.

Dar al-Kalima College (DAKC) is an educational institution in Bethlehem focused on empowering future generations. It works to cultivate students' talents, foster hope, and create new opportunities for young people in the community. Dar al-Kalima University is a youth development organization based in Palestine. The organization was founded in 2006.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (9)

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Cause areas in Palestine

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

Education 114
Arts & Culture 62
Advocacy & Civil Rights 60
Health 41
Youth Development this charity 27
International 21
Environment 20
Science & Technology 14
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Most common causes in Palestine

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

International Development 277
Human Rights 223
Youth Development 141
Education 120
Arts & Culture 111
Vocational Training 96
Children 71
Research 70
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Youth Development in Palestine

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

Last updated
Jul 3, 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 · 6
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • 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 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.

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Quick facts about Dar al-Kalima University

What is Dar al-Kalima University?
Dar al-Kalima University is a youth development non-governmental based in Bethlehem, Palestine. Dar al-Kalima College (DAKC) is an educational institution in Bethlehem focused on empowering future generations. It works to cultivate students' talents, foster hope, and create new opportunities for young people in the community.
When was Dar al-Kalima University founded?
Dar al-Kalima University was founded in 2006.
Where is Dar al-Kalima University located?
Headquartered in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Is Dar al-Kalima University trustworthy?
Dar al-Kalima University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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 Dar al-Kalima University's website?
http://www.daralkalima.edu.ps/
Are donations to Dar al-Kalima University tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine 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.