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Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

United Nations agency fighting hunger and supporting agriculture

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works to achieve food security so that people everywhere have regular access to enough good-quality food. Its goals include eradicating hunger and malnutrition, reducing rural poverty, and promoting the sustainable management of land, water, and natural resources. The organization supports more productive and resilient agriculture, forestry, and fisheries and helps governments build inclusive, efficient food systems.

Founded
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
14 countries

Mission

To eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition while making agriculture more sustainable and reducing rural poverty for present and future generations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (14)
UAE Yemen Sudan South Sudan Somalia Ethiopia Egypt Afghanistan Bangladesh Nigeria Kenya Pakistan India Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded in 1945 as a UN specialized agency dedicated to defeating hunger and improving food security; its UAE representation in Abu Dhabi opened in 2005.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded in 1945 as a UN specialized agency dedicated to defeating hunger and improving food security; its UAE representation in Abu Dhabi opened in 2005.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 37

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1945, it is among the oldest charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in the UAE it tracks. View this cohort
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  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is a health nonprofit based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 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.

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 UAE is 37/100.

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is classified as a Health organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works to achieve food security so that people everywhere have regular access to enough good-quality food. Its goals include eradicating hunger and malnutrition, reducing rural poverty, and promoting the sustainable management of land, water, and natural resources. The organization supports more productive and resilient agriculture, forestry, and fisheries and helps governments build inclusive, efficient food systems. Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is a health organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1945.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in UAE

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 36
Health this charity 16
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Most common causes in UAE

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 59
Education 37
Vocational Training 27
Human Rights 26
Health 22
Children 18
Disaster Relief 14
Research 14
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1945
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

What is Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations?
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations is a health non-governmental based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works to achieve food security so that people everywhere have regular access to enough good-quality food. Its goals include eradicating hunger and malnutrition, reducing rural poverty, and promoting the sustainable management of land, water, and natural resources. The organization supports more productive and resilient agriculture, forestry, and fisheries and helps governments build inclusive, efficient food systems.
When was Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations founded?
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations was founded in 1945.
Where is Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations located?
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The charity operates in 14 countries.
Is Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations trustworthy?
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations 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 Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations's website?
https://www.fao.org/united-arab-emirates/our-office/en
Are donations to Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE 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.