Malealea Development Trust
Locally run community development in the Malealea valley
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The Malealea Development Trust is a locally run Basotho organisation based at Malealea in the Mafeteng district of Lesotho. It supports rural community development through programmes for orphans and vulnerable children, health and well-being, education and training, and income generation. The trust grew out of the response to the HIV epidemic and works closely with the surrounding villages and the Malealea Lodge.
Mission
To promote sustainable community development in the Malealea area through health, education and income-generation programmes.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMalealea Development Trust is a community development nonprofit based in Malealea, Mafeteng, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Malealea Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Lesotho is 39/100.
Malealea Development Trust is located in Malealea, Mafeteng, Lesotho. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Malealea Development Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
Malealea Development Trust 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 Malealea Development Trust is a locally run Basotho organisation based at Malealea in the Mafeteng district of Lesotho. It supports rural community development through programmes for orphans and vulnerable children, health and well-being, education and training, and income generation. The trust grew out of the response to the HIV epidemic and works closely with the surrounding villages and the Malealea Lodge. Malealea Development Trust is a community development organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 2002.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Malealea Development Trust 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.
Malealea Development Trust 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 · 2002
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Malealea Development Trust
- What is Malealea Development Trust?
- Malealea Development Trust is a community development ngo based in Malealea, Lesotho. The Malealea Development Trust is a locally run Basotho organisation based at Malealea in the Mafeteng district of Lesotho. It supports rural community development through programmes for orphans and vulnerable children, health and well-being, education and training, and income generation. The trust grew out of the response to the HIV epidemic and works closely with the surrounding villages and the Malealea Lodge.
- When was Malealea Development Trust founded?
- Malealea Development Trust was founded in 2002.
- Where is Malealea Development Trust located?
- Headquartered in Malealea, Mafeteng, Lesotho.
- Is Malealea Development Trust trustworthy?
- Malealea Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Malealea Development Trust's website?
- https://www.malealeadevelopmenttrust.org/
- Are donations to Malealea Development Trust 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.