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Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho

Trade union representing Lesotho workers across sectors

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39
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Independent Democratic Union of 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.

Founded
Foundation type
NGO
Operating in
Lesotho

Mission

To organise and protect the rights of workers in Lesotho across multiple sectors.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Lesotho

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The 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 …

The 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 to members.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Lesotho
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 42

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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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  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Independent 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Lesotho

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 30
Health 28
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 26
Human Services 20
Youth Development 11
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Most common causes in Lesotho

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Health 120
Human Rights 112
Environment 59
Disaster Relief 35

Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not 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.