Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho
Trade union representing Lesotho workers across sectors
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The Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL) is a registered trade union that represents workers across sectors including textiles and manufacturing, mining, hospitality, construction and security. It was formed in 2015 through the merger of several textile-sector unions and provides legal assistance to members, organises and mobilises workers and defends trade-union rights. IDUL is affiliated to the Lesotho Council of NGOs and IndustriALL Global Union.
Mission
To organise and protect the rights of workers in Lesotho across multiple sectors.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL) was formed on 31 May 2015 from the merger of three unions operating in the textile sector, with support from the IndustriALL Global Union, to fight for workers' rights and provide legal assistance …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in LesothoConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 142 charities in Lesotho it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 77% of comparable charities, with a verified website and phone on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndependent Democratic Union of Lesotho is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit in Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 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.
Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lesotho is 42/100.
Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is based in Lesotho. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho 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 Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL) is a registered trade union that represents workers across sectors including textiles and manufacturing, mining, hospitality, construction and security. It was formed in 2015 through the merger of several textile-sector unions and provides legal assistance to members, organises and mobilises workers and defends trade-union rights. IDUL is affiliated to the Lesotho Council of NGOs and IndustriALL Global Union. Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 2015.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is listed in Lesotho. 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.
Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is listed in Lesotho. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2015
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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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Headquarters addressNo address on file
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho
- What is Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho?
- Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho is a advocacy & civil rights ngo, Lesotho. The Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL) is a registered trade union that represents workers across sectors including textiles and manufacturing, mining, hospitality, construction and security. It was formed in 2015 through the merger of several textile-sector unions and provides legal assistance to members, organises and mobilises workers and defends trade-union rights. IDUL is affiliated to the Lesotho Council of NGOs and IndustriALL Global Union.
- When was Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho founded?
- Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho was founded in 2015.
- Where is Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho located?
- Headquartered in Lesotho.
- Is Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho trustworthy?
- Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho 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 Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho's website?
- https://idul.co.ls/
- Are donations to Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho 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.