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“MAHARAT Foundation” (Arabic for “Skills Foundation”) is a team of Lebanese journalists united by a common purpose, which is to achieve a freer journalism and to defend and promote free expression in order to build a much more democratic society. MAHARAT considers that enrooting the idea of peace can only be achieved through democracy – which was often violated in Lebanon during times of peace as well as during times of war. Maharat is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend the freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors. MAHARAT is part of the …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaharat Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Jdeideh, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Maharat Foundation 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 education charities in Lebanon is 37/100.
Maharat Foundation is located in Jdeideh, Lebanon.
Maharat Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
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“MAHARAT Foundation” (Arabic for “Skills Foundation”) is a team of Lebanese journalists united by a common purpose, which is to achieve a freer journalism and to defend and promote free expression in order to build a much more democratic society. MAHARAT considers that enrooting the idea of peace can only be achieved through democracy – which was often violated in Lebanon during times of peace as well as during times of war. Maharat is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend the freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social... Maharat Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in Lebanon.
Among education charities registered in Lebanon: Maharat Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.
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Maharat Foundation is registered in Lebanon. 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.
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الإعلام الرقمي والاجتماعي في النشاط المدني: فعالية أم عبء؟(*) - Centre for Arab Unity Studies
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Quick facts about Maharat Foundation
- What is Maharat Foundation?
- Maharat Foundation is a education non-governmental based in Jdeideh, Lebanon. “MAHARAT Foundation” (Arabic for “Skills Foundation”) is a team of Lebanese journalists united by a common purpose, which is to achieve a freer journalism and to defend and promote free expression in order to build a much more democratic society. MAHARAT considers that enrooting the idea of peace can only be achieved through democracy – which was often violated in Lebanon during times of peace as well as during times of war. Maharat is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend the freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors. MAHARAT is part of the International Freedom of Expression exchange (IFEX), a global network of around 80 organizations worldwide. | Arabic: مهارات | Acronym: MAHARAT
- Where is Maharat Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Jdeideh, Lebanon.
- Is Maharat Foundation trustworthy?
- Maharat Foundation 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 Maharat Foundation's website?
- http://maharatfoundation.org/
- Are donations to Maharat Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.