Défense des Enfants International
Promoting and protecting children's rights worldwide
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Defence for Children International (DCI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that promotes and protects children's rights at global, regional, national and local levels, with a section active in Mauritania. Founded in 1979 during the International Year of the Child, it played a leading role in drafting and lobbying for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The movement is represented through national sections and associated members in many countries, with an international secretariat in Geneva. Its work remains grounded in the principles of the Convention.
Mission
To promote and protect the rights of the child in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Defence for Children International section in Mauritania is the Association Mauritanienne pour la Sante de la Mere et de l'Enfant (AMSME), founded in 1999 and serving as the national DCI section since 2015. It runs care centres for victims …
How it stacks up against peers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDéfense des Enfants International is a youth development nonprofit based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Défense des Enfants International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 youth development charities in Mauritania is 32/100.
Défense des Enfants International is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Défense des Enfants International is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Mauritania. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Défense des Enfants International is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Mauritania 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.
Defence for Children International (DCI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that promotes and protects children's rights at global, regional, national and local levels, with a section active in Mauritania. Founded in 1979 during the International Year of the Child, it played a leading role in drafting and lobbying for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The movement is represented through national sections and associated members in many countries, with an international secretariat in Geneva. Its work remains grounded in the principles of the Convention. Défense des Enfants International is a youth development organization based in Mauritania. The organization was founded in 1999.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Défense des Enfants International is listed in Mauritania. 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.
Défense des Enfants International is listed in Mauritania. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1999
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Défense des Enfants International
- What is Défense des Enfants International?
- Défense des Enfants International is a youth development non-governmental based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Defence for Children International (DCI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that promotes and protects children's rights at global, regional, national and local levels, with a section active in Mauritania. Founded in 1979 during the International Year of the Child, it played a leading role in drafting and lobbying for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The movement is represented through national sections and associated members in many countries, with an international secretariat in Geneva. Its work remains grounded in the principles of the Convention.
- When was Défense des Enfants International founded?
- Défense des Enfants International was founded in 1999.
- Where is Défense des Enfants International located?
- Headquartered in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
- Is Défense des Enfants International trustworthy?
- Défense des Enfants International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Défense des Enfants International tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania 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.