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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue

Founded in 2004, FDCD represents the collective vision, mission and history of the Urban Rural Mission program's Middle East region, a program with over 20 years of history of community organizing, leadership training, spiritual reflection and response to marginalization and dehumanization. Based in Beirut, Lebanon, with a Middle East regional outlook, FDCD supplemented and expanded the work of Urban Rural Mission with additional and specific programs areas. The organization is governed by a board which consists of a General Assembly Board, Executive Committee and a Chairman. They meet twice annually to propose / amend FDCD directions in accordance with the local / regional context. The board members (five men and two women, lay and clergy) are encouraged to participate in …

Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

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Common questions

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Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue 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 arts & culture charities in Lebanon is 37/100.

Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue is located in Beirut, Lebanon. Its registered address is 170 Al-Alam St., Khayyat Building, 7 th floor Herch Kfoury, Badaro, Lebanon.

Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Founded in 2004, FDCD represents the collective vision, mission and history of the Urban Rural Mission program's Middle East region, a program with over 20 years of history of community organizing, leadership training, spiritual reflection and response to marginalization and dehumanization. Based in Beirut, Lebanon, with a Middle East regional outlook, FDCD supplemented and expanded the work of Urban Rural Mission with additional and specific programs areas. The organization is governed by a board which consists of a General Assembly Board, Executive Committee and a Chairman. They meet twice annually to propose / amend FDCD directions in accordance with the local / regional context. The board members (five men and... Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Lebanon.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Lebanon: Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Lebanon, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue This page 35 - -
Save Energy Plant Trees 37 - -
AUB Neighborhood Initiative 37 - -
Tur Levnon 37 - -
Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service 37 - -
Takreem Foundation 37 - -
Youth Forum / The Parliament 37 - -
AVSI Foundation 37 - -
Europtima 37 - -

Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
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Mission statement
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Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
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Methodology

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Quick facts about Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue

What is Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue?
Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 2004, FDCD represents the collective vision, mission and history of the Urban Rural Mission program's Middle East region, a program with over 20 years of history of community organizing, leadership training, spiritual reflection and response to marginalization and dehumanization. Based in Beirut, Lebanon, with a Middle East regional outlook, FDCD supplemented and expanded the work of Urban Rural Mission with additional and specific programs areas. The organization is governed by a board which consists of a General Assembly Board, Executive Committee and a Chairman. They meet twice annually to propose / amend FDCD directions in accordance with the local / regional context. The board members (five men and two women, lay and clergy) are encouraged to participate in the activities of FDCD so that during the meeting, they not only propose future vision for the Forum but also undertake rigorous evaluation of the activities that have taken place in the previous year. The Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue respects the dignity of every human being, values the diversity of cultures in the Middle East, encourages dialogue and understanding as a means of resolving conflict, and perceives justice as the lasting basis of peace. We envision a transformed Middle East, where political views, ethnicities and religions are woven into a richly diverse culture of peace and dialogue and in which the human rights of all citizens are promoted and respected. | Arabic: منتدى التنمية والثقافة والحوار | Acronym: FDCD | Other name: Forum for development, culture & dailogue
Where is Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue trustworthy?
Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue 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 Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue's website?
http://www.fdcd.org/
Are donations to Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.