Friendship Association of the Blind
Jordan's largest organization for the blind, reaching more than 27,000 people across the country
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Visit www.fabjo.orgAbout Friendship Association of the Blind
The Friendship Association of the Blind was established in 1977 and has grown to become the largest and most prominent organization serving people with visual impairments in Jordan. Operating under challenging socioeconomic conditions since its founding, the association now reaches more than 27,000 beneficiaries nationwide through its programs and support services.
Mission
To improve the lives of people with visual impairments in Jordan by providing advocacy, assistance, and access to services across the country.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFounded in 1977, the Friendship Association of the Blind is one of Jordan's oldest and largest organizations serving people with visual impairments, reaching tens of thousands of beneficiaries nationwide.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in JordanConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Friendship Association of the Blind with a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented social services charities in Jordan GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 82% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 72% of comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriendship Association of the Blind is a social services nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Friendship Association of the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 social services charities in Jordan is 36/100.
Friendship Association of the Blind is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Friendship Association of the Blind is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Friendship Association of the Blind is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan 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 Friendship Association of the Blind was established in 1977 and has grown to become the largest and most prominent organization serving people with visual impairments in Jordan. Operating under challenging socioeconomic conditions since its founding, the association now reaches more than 27,000 beneficiaries nationwide through its programs and support services. Friendship Association of the Blind is a social services organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1977.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Friendship Association of the Blind is listed in Jordan. 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.
Friendship Association of the Blind is listed in Jordan. 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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What we know and don't know
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1977
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friendship Association of the Blind
- What is Friendship Association of the Blind?
- Friendship Association of the Blind is a social services non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Friendship Association of the Blind was established in 1977 and has grown to become the largest and most prominent organization serving people with visual impairments in Jordan. Operating under challenging socioeconomic conditions since its founding, the association now reaches more than 27,000 beneficiaries nationwide through its programs and support services.
- When was Friendship Association of the Blind founded?
- Friendship Association of the Blind was founded in 1977.
- Where is Friendship Association of the Blind located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is Friendship Association of the Blind trustworthy?
- Friendship Association of the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Friendship Association of the Blind's website?
- http://www.fabjo.org/
- Are donations to Friendship Association of the Blind tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan 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.