Dire Dawa Development Association
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Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society.
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Ethiopia
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- Established in 1993, it is among the oldest charities in Ethiopia GiveRadar tracks. 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
- Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 4,155 charities in Ethiopia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Ethiopia data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Dire Dawa Development Association is registered in Ethiopia. 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.
Dire Dawa Development Association is registered in Ethiopia. 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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Dire Dawa Development Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ethiopia. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 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.
Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society. Dire Dawa Development Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Ethiopia. The organization was founded in 1993.
Dire Dawa Development Association is located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is Ethiopia.
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Quick facts about Dire Dawa Development Association
- What is Dire Dawa Development Association?
- Dire Dawa Development Association is a human services nonprofit organization based in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society.
- When was Dire Dawa Development Association founded?
- Dire Dawa Development Association was founded in 1993.
- Where is Dire Dawa Development Association located?
- Headquartered in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
- Is Dire Dawa Development Association trustworthy?
- Dire Dawa Development Association 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 Dire Dawa Development Association's website?
- https://www.dda.org.et
- Are donations to Dire Dawa Development Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia 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.