Life for Relief and Development
Humanitarian relief and development for people in need
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Life for Relief and Development is a humanitarian organisation that provides relief and development assistance to people affected by poverty, conflict, and disaster, with operations reaching into the UAE through Dubai. Its work includes emergency aid, healthcare, education, clean water, and support for orphans and vulnerable families. The organisation assists those in need regardless of race, religion, or background across many countries worldwide.
To alleviate human suffering and support development by delivering humanitarian aid to people in need, without regard to race, religion, or background.
Life for Relief and Development was founded in 1992 by Arab and Muslim American professionals in response to the humanitarian crisis in Iraq following the 1991 Gulf War. It has since delivered relief and development aid across more than 60 …
Focus & reach
UAE
Iraq
Yemen
Syria
Jordan
Lebanon
Palestine
Somalia
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Ghana
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- Its integrity score of 34 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
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Life for Relief and Development is listed in United Arab Emirates. 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.
Life for Relief and Development is listed in United Arab Emirates. 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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Life for Relief and Development is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Life for Relief and Development is a humanitarian organisation that provides relief and development assistance to people affected by poverty, conflict, and disaster, with operations reaching into the UAE through Dubai. Its work includes emergency aid, healthcare, education, clean water, and support for orphans and vulnerable families. The organisation assists those in need regardless of race, religion, or background across many countries worldwide. Life for Relief and Development is a disaster relief organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1992.
Life for Relief and Development is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
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Quick facts about Life for Relief and Development
- What is Life for Relief and Development?
- Life for Relief and Development is a disaster relief non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. Life for Relief and Development is a humanitarian organisation that provides relief and development assistance to people affected by poverty, conflict, and disaster, with operations reaching into the UAE through Dubai. Its work includes emergency aid, healthcare, education, clean water, and support for orphans and vulnerable families. The organisation assists those in need regardless of race, religion, or background across many countries worldwide.
- When was Life for Relief and Development founded?
- Life for Relief and Development was founded in 1992.
- Where is Life for Relief and Development located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 11 countries.
- Is Life for Relief and Development trustworthy?
- Life for Relief and Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Life for Relief and Development's website?
- https://www.lifeusa.org/
- Are donations to Life for Relief and Development tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE 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.