Fondation Noura
Literacy and vocational support for underprivileged Mauritanians
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Fondation Noura is a non-governmental organisation working in Mauritania to support underprivileged people and help them develop their skills and abilities. Established in the Netherlands in 1988, it has been represented in Mauritania since 1997, with the name Noura drawn from the Arabic word for light. Its programmes focus on literacy, vocational training and social and economic rehabilitation, including teaching sewing skills to women, among them former prisoners and members of the local community. The foundation aims to help people generate income and improve their living conditions through education.
Mission
Fondation Noura works to value underprivileged people in Mauritania and contribute to their growth through literacy, training and economic rehabilitation.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFoundation Noura is a non-governmental organisation established in the Netherlands in 1988 and present in Mauritania since 1997. The name Noura is the Arabic word for light. Its programmes in Mauritania focus on literacy, vocational training and humanitarian rehabilitation work …
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFondation Noura is an education 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 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Fondation Noura 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 education charities in Mauritania is 34/100.
Fondation Noura is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Fondation Noura is classified as an Education organization, based in Mauritania. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Fondation Noura 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.
Fondation Noura is a non-governmental organisation working in Mauritania to support underprivileged people and help them develop their skills and abilities. Established in the Netherlands in 1988, it has been represented in Mauritania since 1997, with the name Noura drawn from the Arabic word for light. Its programmes focus on literacy, vocational training and social and economic rehabilitation, including teaching sewing skills to women, among them former prisoners and members of the local community. The foundation aims to help people generate income and improve their living conditions through education. Fondation Noura is an education organization based in Mauritania. The organization was founded in 1997.
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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.
Fondation Noura 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.
Fondation Noura 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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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1997
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Fondation Noura
- What is Fondation Noura?
- Fondation Noura is a education non-governmental based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Fondation Noura is a non-governmental organisation working in Mauritania to support underprivileged people and help them develop their skills and abilities. Established in the Netherlands in 1988, it has been represented in Mauritania since 1997, with the name Noura drawn from the Arabic word for light. Its programmes focus on literacy, vocational training and social and economic rehabilitation, including teaching sewing skills to women, among them former prisoners and members of the local community. The foundation aims to help people generate income and improve their living conditions through education.
- When was Fondation Noura founded?
- Fondation Noura was founded in 1997.
- Where is Fondation Noura located?
- Headquartered in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Fondation Noura trustworthy?
- Fondation Noura 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 Fondation Noura's website?
- https://nourainternational.org/
- Are donations to Fondation Noura 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.