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International Youth Development Network (IYDN)

To nurture, Empower and transform local Youths and disadvantaged children to be self-reliant, and independent, through income-generating initiatives and formal education with basic technical/vocational skills

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32
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About International Youth Development Network (IYDN)

To nurture, Empower and transform local Youths and disadvantaged children to be self-reliant, and independent, through income-generating initiatives and formal education with basic technical/vocational skills

Headquarters
Lahti
Operating in
6 countries

Mission

To nurture, Empower and transform local Youths and disadvantaged children to be self-reliant, and independent, through income-generating initiatives and formal education with basic technical/vocational skills

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Operating countries (6)
Benin Ghana Liberia Nigeria Sierra Leone Gambia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Finland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 48

Red flags

· All clear
PRH register suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International Youth Development Network (IYDN) is a registered education nonprofit based in Lahti, Finland. It is registered with the Patent and Registration Office (PRH). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 48/100 for education charities in Finland.

International Youth Development Network (IYDN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 education charities in Finland is 48/100.

International Youth Development Network (IYDN) is located in Lahti, Finland. Its registered address is Kasarmikatu 1 D 20, Finland.

International Youth Development Network (IYDN) is classified as a Education organization, registered in Finland.

International Youth Development Network (IYDN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by PRH. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To nurture, Empower and transform local Youths and disadvantaged children to be self-reliant, and independent, through income-generating initiatives and formal education with basic technical/vocational skills International Youth Development Network (IYDN) is classified as a education organization registered in Finland.

Among education charities registered in Finland: International Youth Development Network (IYDN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is below the peer average of 48/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Peer charities

Other education in Finland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Youth Development Network (IYDN) This page 32 - -
Kiipulasäätiö sr 50 - -
Hyria säätiö sr 50 - -
Harjulan Setlementti ry 49 - -
Lauttasaaren yhteiskoulun kannatusyhdistys ry 49 - -
Auralan Setlementti ry 47 - -
Suomen Kirkon Seurakuntaopiston Säätiö sr 47 - -
Helsingin Evankelisen Opiston Säätiö sr 44 - -
Live-säätiö sr 44 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about International Youth Development Network (IYDN)

What is International Youth Development Network (IYDN)?
International Youth Development Network (IYDN) is a education nonprofit organization based in Lahti, Finland. To nurture, Empower and transform local Youths and disadvantaged children to be self-reliant, and independent, through income-generating initiatives and formal education with basic technical/vocational skills
Where is International Youth Development Network (IYDN) located?
Headquartered in Lahti, Finland. The charity operates in 6 countries.
Is International Youth Development Network (IYDN) trustworthy?
International Youth Development Network (IYDN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 International Youth Development Network (IYDN)'s website?
http://www.iydn.org
Are donations to International Youth Development Network (IYDN) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Finland 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.