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The initiative of establishing the association was launched with the encouragement of parents of children and those interested in the field. The aim was to rehabilitate and train children with Down Syndrome and their mothers and to support the entire family in the care of her child with Down Syndrome. The work started in 1999 under the name of the Saudi Charity Association for Education and Rehabilitation and continued to work for more than four years. Community media. In 2002, the official license was obtained from the Ministry of Social Affairs under the name of the Down Syndrome Charity Association - License No. 197. Since 2002, the Association has set a long-term strategy aimed at achieving qualitative excellence in the …
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- Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 68 charities in Saudi Arabia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Saudi Arabia data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDown Syndrome Charitable Association is a health nonprofit based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Down Syndrome Charitable Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 health charities in Saudi Arabia is 34/100.
Down Syndrome Charitable Association is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its address is Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Street.
Down Syndrome Charitable Association is classified as a Health organization, based in Saudi Arabia. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Down Syndrome Charitable Association is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Saudi Arabia 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.
The initiative of establishing the association was launched with the encouragement of parents of children and those interested in the field. The aim was to rehabilitate and train children with Down Syndrome and their mothers and to support the entire family in the care of her child with Down Syndrome. The work started in 1999 under the name of the Saudi Charity Association for Education and Rehabilitation and continued to work for more than four years. Community media. In 2002, the official license was obtained from the Ministry of Social Affairs under the name of the Down Syndrome Charity Association - License No. 197. Since 2002, the Association has set... Down Syndrome Charitable Association is a health organization based in Saudi Arabia.
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Down Syndrome Charitable Association is listed in Saudi Arabia. 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.
Down Syndrome Charitable Association is listed in Saudi Arabia. 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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Quick facts about Down Syndrome Charitable Association
- What is Down Syndrome Charitable Association?
- Down Syndrome Charitable Association is a health non-governmental based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The initiative of establishing the association was launched with the encouragement of parents of children and those interested in the field. The aim was to rehabilitate and train children with Down Syndrome and their mothers and to support the entire family in the care of her child with Down Syndrome. The work started in 1999 under the name of the Saudi Charity Association for Education and Rehabilitation and continued to work for more than four years. Community media. In 2002, the official license was obtained from the Ministry of Social Affairs under the name of the Down Syndrome Charity Association - License No. 197. Since 2002, the Association has set a long-term strategy aimed at achieving qualitative excellence in the level of services and programs offered to children and their families. Accordingly, work methods and models have been developed in line with the community, taking into consideration the nature of the social structure and balanced with the available resources and the needs required. The team adopted planning and implementation of modern scientific methods for all elements of services. Vision Establish a local expertise in empowering individuals with mental disabilities during different ages and working with their families and local communities. Mission To achieve the greatest possible autonomy and social integration of individuals with Down Syndrome through the development and delivery of specialized training and rehabilitation programs in complementary with relevant institutions, both governmental and private. VALUES Respect and preserve the privacy of individuals with special needs and their families. Maintain vision. Credibility, charity and public good. Accountability, transparency and clarity. Efficiency, professionalism and rationalization. Institutional and individual responsibility. | Arabic: دسكا | Acronym: DSCA | Other name: Association caritative du syndrome de Down
- Where is Down Syndrome Charitable Association located?
- Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Is Down Syndrome Charitable Association trustworthy?
- Down Syndrome Charitable Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Down Syndrome Charitable Association's website?
- http://www.dsca.org.sa/
- Are donations to Down Syndrome Charitable Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Saudi Arabia 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.