Charities Kenya Environment Kenya Voluntary Development Association
Kenya Voluntary Development Association logo

Kenya Voluntary Development Association

The mission of KVDA is to promote peace, and understanding through international volunteerism combined with locally driven, sustainable development. We believe that powerful personal and global change happens …

Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Kenya Voluntary Development Association

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Kenya Voluntary Development Association

The mission of KVDA is to promote peace, and understanding through international volunteerism combined with locally driven, sustainable development. We believe that powerful personal and global change happens when people work together, build cross-cultural friendships, and mobilize their resources to support development against dependence.

Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The mission of KVDA is to promote peace, and understanding through international volunteerism combined with locally driven, sustainable development. We believe that powerful personal and global change happens when people work together, build cross-cultural friendships, and mobilize their resources to support development against dependence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Kenya
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 42

Red flags

· All clear
NGO Coordination Board deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kenya Voluntary Development Association is a registered environment nonprofit based in Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya. It is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Kenya Voluntary Development Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 environment charities in Kenya is 42/100.

Kenya Voluntary Development Association is located in Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya.

Kenya Voluntary Development Association is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Kenya.

Kenya Voluntary Development Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Coordination Board. 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.

The mission of KVDA is to promote peace, and understanding through international volunteerism combined with locally driven, sustainable development. We believe that powerful personal and global change happens when people work together, build cross-cultural friendships, and mobilize their resources to support development against dependence. Kenya Voluntary Development Association is classified as a environment organization registered in Kenya.

Among environment charities registered in Kenya: Kenya Voluntary Development Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 42/100.

Verified against 3 official sources, last refreshed .

No financial data available yet

Data will be fetched automatically when available from public sources.

Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

World Heritage Volunteers 2016 - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Feb 2018
whc.unesco.org

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Coordination Board of Kenya
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Kenya Voluntary Development Association

What is Kenya Voluntary Development Association?
Kenya Voluntary Development Association is a environment nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission of KVDA is to promote peace, and understanding through international volunteerism combined with locally driven, sustainable development. We believe that powerful personal and global change happens when people work together, build cross-cultural friendships, and mobilize their resources to support development against dependence.
Where is Kenya Voluntary Development Association located?
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Is Kenya Voluntary Development Association trustworthy?
Kenya Voluntary Development Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Kenya Voluntary Development Association's website?
http://www.kvdakenya.org
Are donations to Kenya Voluntary Development Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya 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.