Integrated Care Society
Egyptian NGO running public children's libraries and youth programs in underserved communities since 1978
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Visit www.ics.org.egAbout Integrated Care Society
The Integrated Care Society (ICS) is a Cairo-based non-governmental organization established in 1978. It is best known for its network of public children's libraries, the first of which opened in 1985 in socially disadvantaged areas across Egypt, with the aim of encouraging reading among children and young people. By 2011 the network had grown to 14 libraries across four districts, including mobile library units serving additional communities. ICS also runs youth programs, including hosting the Arab Children's Literature Programme of the Anna Lindh Foundation in Egypt.
Mission
ICS aims to inspire children in underserved communities through access to books and cultural programs, and to contribute to the broader social development of disadvantaged areas.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Integrated Care Society (ICS) is a Cairo-based NGO founded in 1978, best known for its network of public children's libraries, the first of which opened in 1985 in disadvantaged areas to encourage reading among children.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in EgyptConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Integrated Care Society has a partial profile.
- Established in 1978, it predates 78% of the charities in Egypt GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Egypt GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
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- leadership details
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIntegrated Care Society is a youth development 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 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Integrated Care Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 youth development charities in Egypt is 39/100.
Integrated Care Society is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Integrated Care Society is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Integrated Care Society 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.
The Integrated Care Society (ICS) is a Cairo-based non-governmental organization established in 1978. It is best known for its network of public children's libraries, the first of which opened in 1985 in socially disadvantaged areas across Egypt, with the aim of encouraging reading among children and young people. By 2011 the network had grown to 14 libraries across four districts, including mobile library units serving additional communities. ICS also runs youth programs, including hosting the Arab Children's Literature Programme of the Anna Lindh Foundation in Egypt. Integrated Care Society is a youth development organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1978.
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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.
Integrated Care Society 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.
Integrated Care Society 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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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 · 1978
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Integrated Care Society
- What is Integrated Care Society?
- Integrated Care Society is a youth development non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Integrated Care Society (ICS) is a Cairo-based non-governmental organization established in 1978. It is best known for its network of public children's libraries, the first of which opened in 1985 in socially disadvantaged areas across Egypt, with the aim of encouraging reading among children and young people. By 2011 the network had grown to 14 libraries across four districts, including mobile library units serving additional communities. ICS also runs youth programs, including hosting the Arab Children's Literature Programme of the Anna Lindh Foundation in Egypt.
- When was Integrated Care Society founded?
- Integrated Care Society was founded in 1978.
- Where is Integrated Care Society located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Integrated Care Society trustworthy?
- Integrated Care Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Integrated Care Society's website?
- http://www.ics.org.eg/
- Are donations to Integrated Care Society 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.