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Gestures from the heart

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Gestures from the heart

Gestures From The Heart is a group of volunteers from Zgharta, a village in Northern Lebanon, alarmed of the increasing rate of poverty and diminishing quality of life in our community. Gestures From The Heart perceives the need to take immediate action towards these disparities. Gestures From The Heart initiative was first taken in Christmas 2011 by creating a group on Facebook called Christmas 2011 In Zgharta. The group has over a thousand member and still growing. The main objective of this group was fundraising to provide food packages for 100 families. The collected donations exceeded our expectations by far which enabled us to fund other projects throughout the year. In August 2013 “Gestures From The Heart” was registered officially …

Headquarters
Zgharta
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 36

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Gestures from the heart is a registered social services nonprofit based in Zgharta, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Gestures from the heart has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 Lebanon is 36/100.

Gestures from the heart is located in Zgharta, Lebanon.

Gestures from the heart is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Gestures from the heart has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Gestures from the heart 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.

Gestures From The Heart is a group of volunteers from Zgharta, a village in Northern Lebanon, alarmed of the increasing rate of poverty and diminishing quality of life in our community. Gestures From The Heart perceives the need to take immediate action towards these disparities. Gestures From The Heart initiative was first taken in Christmas 2011 by creating a group on Facebook called Christmas 2011 In Zgharta. The group has over a thousand member and still growing. The main objective of this group was fundraising to provide food packages for 100 families. The collected donations exceeded our expectations by far which enabled us to fund other projects throughout the year... Gestures from the heart is classified as a social services organization registered in Lebanon.

Among social services charities registered in Lebanon: Gestures from the heart's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Peer charities

Other social services in Lebanon, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gestures from the heart This page 33 - -
Islamic Welfare Association 37 - -
Alternatives – بدائل 37 - -
Mmkn 37 - -
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund 37 - -
Charity Donation Foundation 35 - -
Bikaffe 35 - -
SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon 35 - -
Offre Joie 35 - -

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 17, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Methodology

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Quick facts about Gestures from the heart

What is Gestures from the heart?
Gestures from the heart is a social services non-governmental based in Zgharta, Lebanon. Gestures From The Heart is a group of volunteers from Zgharta, a village in Northern Lebanon, alarmed of the increasing rate of poverty and diminishing quality of life in our community. Gestures From The Heart perceives the need to take immediate action towards these disparities. Gestures From The Heart initiative was first taken in Christmas 2011 by creating a group on Facebook called Christmas 2011 In Zgharta. The group has over a thousand member and still growing. The main objective of this group was fundraising to provide food packages for 100 families. The collected donations exceeded our expectations by far which enabled us to fund other projects throughout the year. In August 2013 “Gestures From The Heart” was registered officially as a non- profit apolitical and non-religious organization in Lebanon. Our mission is to give a helping hand to the unprivileged people by implementing programs to improve the quality of life and health and to reduce hunger and poverty. Our projects will target the abandoned elderly, deprived families with no or limited resources, children and widows. | Arabic: لفتات من القلب | Other name: Gestes du cœur
Where is Gestures from the heart located?
Headquartered in Zgharta, Lebanon.
Is Gestures from the heart trustworthy?
Gestures from the heart has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 Gestures from the heart's website?
http://www.gesturesfromtheheart.org/
Are donations to Gestures from the heart 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.