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Defence for Children International (DCI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that has been promoting and protecting children’s rights on a global, regional, national and local level for 30 years. DCI is represented through its national sections and associated members in 40 countries worldwide. Its International Secretariat is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The DCI movement was founded in 1979, the International Year of the Child, at a time when few international structures were dedicated to a rights-based approach in addressing the many challenges facing the world’s children. DCI was at the forefront in the drafting process and international lobby for the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its work continues to be embedded in these …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDéfense des Enfants International is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is registered with the official charity registry of Mauritania. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 31/100 for youth development charities in Mauritania.
Défense des Enfants International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 31/100.
Défense des Enfants International is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Défense des Enfants International is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Mauritania. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
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Defence for Children International (DCI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that has been promoting and protecting children’s rights on a global, regional, national and local level for 30 years. DCI is represented through its national sections and associated members in 40 countries worldwide. Its International Secretariat is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The DCI movement was founded in 1979, the International Year of the Child, at a time when few international structures were dedicated to a rights-based approach in addressing the many challenges facing the world’s children. DCI was at the forefront in the drafting process and international lobby for the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the... Défense des Enfants International is classified as a youth development organization registered in Mauritania.
Among youth development charities registered in Mauritania: Défense des Enfants International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is above the peer average of 31/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Défense des Enfants International is registered 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.
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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 has been promoting and protecting children’s rights on a global, regional, national and local level for 30 years. DCI is represented through its national sections and associated members in 40 countries worldwide. Its International Secretariat is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The DCI movement was founded in 1979, the International Year of the Child, at a time when few international structures were dedicated to a rights-based approach in addressing the many challenges facing the world’s children. DCI was at the forefront in the drafting process and international lobby for the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its work continues to be embedded in these fundamental principles. | Acronym: DEI
- 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 35 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 Défense des Enfants International's website?
- http://www.defenceforchildren.org/
- 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.