General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)
General Union of Voluntary Societies
Umbrella body coordinating voluntary and civil society organizations across Jordan's Amman Governorate
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The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is an umbrella organization based in Amman that coordinates and supports voluntary and civil society associations in the Amman Governorate. It works with member organizations to promote volunteerism, social cohesion, and community development across Jordan. The Union facilitates cooperation between civil society groups and government bodies to advance social welfare.
To strengthen voluntary and civic organizations in Jordan by providing coordination, advocacy, and capacity-building support.
The General Union of Voluntary Societies was established in 1959 as an umbrella body coordinating charitable associations across Jordan under the Ministry of Social Development.
Focus & reach
Jordan
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1959, it predates 88% of the charities in Jordan GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
General Union of Voluntary Societies 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.
General Union of Voluntary Societies 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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Leadership & board
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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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#8 of 37 community development charities in Jordan on integrity score
39/100 puts it in the top 20% of the cohort, tied with 4 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar community development charities in Jordan.
Cause areas in Jordan
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions about General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is a community development 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 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is an umbrella organization based in Amman that coordinates and supports voluntary and civil society associations in the Amman Governorate. It works with member organizations to promote volunteerism, social cohesion, and community development across Jordan. The Union facilitates cooperation between civil society groups and government bodies to advance social welfare. General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is a community development organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1959.
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.
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Quick facts about General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)
- What is General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)?
- General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is a community development non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is an umbrella organization based in Amman that coordinates and supports voluntary and civil society associations in the Amman Governorate. It works with member organizations to promote volunteerism, social cohesion, and community development across Jordan. The Union facilitates cooperation between civil society groups and government bodies to advance social welfare.
- When was General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) founded?
- General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) was founded in 1959.
- Where is General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) trustworthy?
- General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 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 General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)'s website?
- https://www.guvs.org.jo/en
- Are donations to General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) 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.