Helm
Egyptian nonprofit advancing the inclusion, accessibility, and employment of persons with disabilities
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Visit www.helmegypt.orgAbout Helm
Helm, whose name translates to 'Dream' in Arabic, is an Egyptian nonprofit organization working to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. The organization focuses particularly on facilitating employment for people with disabilities and ensuring that public and private premises are accessible to all. Helm was the first-prize winner of the Negma Social Entrepreneurship Competition at MIT in 2013 and received the Rise Egypt Fellowship from Harvard University for 2014 to 2016.
Mission
To ensure that persons with disabilities in Egypt can fully participate in society by removing employment barriers and improving physical accessibility across public and private spaces.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCairo-based non-profit founded in 2016 that promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities, focusing on employment, accessibility audits and inclusive workplaces. It has run accessibility audits for major employers and supported the recruitment of people with disabilities.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in EgyptConcerns
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- It is one of the better-documented charities in Egypt GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHelm is a social services nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Helm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Egypt is 38/100.
Helm is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Helm is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
Helm is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt 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.
Helm, whose name translates to 'Dream' in Arabic, is an Egyptian nonprofit organization working to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. The organization focuses particularly on facilitating employment for people with disabilities and ensuring that public and private premises are accessible to all. Helm was the first-prize winner of the Negma Social Entrepreneurship Competition at MIT in 2013 and received the Rise Egypt Fellowship from Harvard University for 2014 to 2016. Helm is a social services organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 2014.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Helm is listed in Egypt. 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.
Helm is listed in Egypt. 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
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
APM Terminals Bahrain and Port and Maritime Affairs Host “Women at the Helm Shaping the Future of Maritime in Bahrain” - APM Terminals
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Guy Foka Takes the Helm at Konecta Madagascar - Capmad.com
Hery Lanto Rakotoarisoa takes the helm of the GEFP - Capmad.com
Crimson Desert: كيفية الحصول على خوذة Marni Laser Helm - games.gg
القابضة للبتروكيماويات تبحث مع Helm AG تعزيز التعاون في تسويق المنتجات البتروكيماوية - جريدة باور نيوز الاخبارية
Mohamed Naji Cheibani takes the helm of the Canada-Africa – Mauritania Chamber of Commerce - capmad.com
Marc Melhem - Srti Helm [Official Video] /صرتي حلم - مارك ملحم - YouTube
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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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 · 2014
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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 Helm
- What is Helm?
- Helm is a social services non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. Helm, whose name translates to 'Dream' in Arabic, is an Egyptian nonprofit organization working to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. The organization focuses particularly on facilitating employment for people with disabilities and ensuring that public and private premises are accessible to all. Helm was the first-prize winner of the Negma Social Entrepreneurship Competition at MIT in 2013 and received the Rise Egypt Fellowship from Harvard University for 2014 to 2016.
- When was Helm founded?
- Helm was founded in 2014.
- Where is Helm located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Helm trustworthy?
- Helm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Helm's website?
- http://www.helmegypt.org/
- Are donations to Helm tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt 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.