Lesotho National Council of Women
National coalition advocating for women and girls
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The Lesotho National Council of Women (LNCW) is a Maseru-based coalition of local women's groups working to combat poverty and empower women, girls and vulnerable people. Founded in 1964, it carries out advocacy at the national level to advance women's issues and supportive legislation, while delivering education, training and awareness campaigns at the grassroots on women's rights, gender equality and reproductive health.
Mission
To empower women and girls in Lesotho and advocate for their rights and welfare.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Lesotho National Council of Women (LNCW) was founded on 24 August 1964 as a coalition coordinating the country's various women's associations. It carries out national advocacy to advance women's rights and provides skills and training to empower women, girls …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lesotho National Council of Women has a partial profile.
- Established in 1964, it predates 82% of the charities in Lesotho GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for Lesotho National Council of Women, in line with the typical charities in Lesotho it tracks. View this cohort
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLesotho National Council of Women is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Lesotho National Council of Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. 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 38 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lesotho is 42/100.
Lesotho National Council of Women is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Lesotho National Council of Women is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
Lesotho National Council of Women is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho 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 Lesotho National Council of Women (LNCW) is a Maseru-based coalition of local women's groups working to combat poverty and empower women, girls and vulnerable people. Founded in 1964, it carries out advocacy at the national level to advance women's issues and supportive legislation, while delivering education, training and awareness campaigns at the grassroots on women's rights, gender equality and reproductive health. Lesotho National Council of Women is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1964.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lesotho National Council of Women is listed in Lesotho. 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.
Lesotho National Council of Women is listed in Lesotho. 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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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1964
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Lesotho National Council of Women
- What is Lesotho National Council of Women?
- Lesotho National Council of Women is a advocacy & civil rights ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Lesotho National Council of Women (LNCW) is a Maseru-based coalition of local women's groups working to combat poverty and empower women, girls and vulnerable people. Founded in 1964, it carries out advocacy at the national level to advance women's issues and supportive legislation, while delivering education, training and awareness campaigns at the grassroots on women's rights, gender equality and reproductive health.
- When was Lesotho National Council of Women founded?
- Lesotho National Council of Women was founded in 1964.
- Where is Lesotho National Council of Women located?
- Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
- Is Lesotho National Council of Women trustworthy?
- Lesotho National Council of Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 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.
- Are donations to Lesotho National Council of Women tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho 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.