Joy for Children-Uganda
JFCU advocates for and supports the rights and needs of children affected by all forms of violence and/or whose right to education has been denied. Special attention is …
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JFCU advocates for and supports the rights and needs of children affected by all forms of violence and/or whose right to education has been denied. Special attention is given to children heading households and those affected by child marriage and armed conflict.
Mission
JFCU advocates for and supports the rights and needs of children affected by all forms of violence and/or whose right to education has been denied. Special attention is given to children heading households and those affected by child marriage and armed conflict.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Joy for Children-Uganda with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in Uganda GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJoy for Children-Uganda is a registered human services nonprofit based in Kampala, Uganda, Uganda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Uganda. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 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.
Joy for Children-Uganda 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 human services charities in Uganda is 36/100.
Joy for Children-Uganda is located in Kampala, Uganda, Uganda. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is P.O Box 15383, Clock Tower.
Joy for Children-Uganda is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Uganda.
According to GiveRadar's records, Joy for Children-Uganda is a registered nonprofit in Uganda. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
JFCU advocates for and supports the rights and needs of children affected by all forms of violence and/or whose right to education has been denied. Special attention is given to children heading households and those affected by child marriage and armed conflict. Joy for Children-Uganda is classified as a human services organization registered in Uganda. The organization was founded in 2005.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Joy for Children-Uganda is registered in Uganda. 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.
Joy for Children-Uganda is registered in Uganda. 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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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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 · 2005
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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 Joy for Children-Uganda
- What is Joy for Children-Uganda?
- Joy for Children-Uganda is a human services nonprofit organization based in Kampala, Uganda. JFCU advocates for and supports the rights and needs of children affected by all forms of violence and/or whose right to education has been denied. Special attention is given to children heading households and those affected by child marriage and armed conflict.
- When was Joy for Children-Uganda founded?
- Joy for Children-Uganda was founded in 2005.
- Where is Joy for Children-Uganda located?
- Headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, Uganda.
- Is Joy for Children-Uganda trustworthy?
- Joy for Children-Uganda 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 Joy for Children-Uganda's website?
- http://www.joyforchildren.org
- Are donations to Joy for Children-Uganda tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda 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.