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.
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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.
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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
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.
Joy for Children-Uganda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. 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.
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.
Among human services charities registered in Uganda: Joy for Children-Uganda's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.
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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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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.
- 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.