Matrix Support Group
Advocating for the rights of LGBTI people in Lesotho
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Matrix Support Group is a Lesotho non-governmental organisation founded in 2008 that works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Now widely known as the People's Matrix Association, it promotes the human rights and dignity of LGBTIQ people and supports access to HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming and other health services, counselling and case management for survivors of violence. It campaigns for an enabling environment in which sexual and gender minorities can participate fully in Lesotho's social, political and economic life.
Mission
To advance the human rights, dignity and well-being of LGBTI people in Lesotho.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesMatrix Support Group, now widely known as the People's Matrix Association, was established in 2008 and has spearheaded Lesotho's LGBTI rights movement, working on human rights, HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming and health services and support for victims of violence. …
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Lesotho GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMatrix Support Group 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 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 45/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Matrix Support Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lesotho is 41/100.
Matrix Support Group is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Matrix Support Group is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
Matrix Support Group 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.
Matrix Support Group is a Lesotho non-governmental organisation founded in 2008 that works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Now widely known as the People's Matrix Association, it promotes the human rights and dignity of LGBTIQ people and supports access to HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming and other health services, counselling and case management for survivors of violence. It campaigns for an enabling environment in which sexual and gender minorities can participate fully in Lesotho's social, political and economic life. Matrix Support Group is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 2008.
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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.
Matrix Support Group 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.
Matrix Support Group 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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Leadership
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2008
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Matrix Support Group
- What is Matrix Support Group?
- Matrix Support Group is a advocacy & civil rights ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. Matrix Support Group is a Lesotho non-governmental organisation founded in 2008 that works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Now widely known as the People's Matrix Association, it promotes the human rights and dignity of LGBTIQ people and supports access to HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming and other health services, counselling and case management for survivors of violence. It campaigns for an enabling environment in which sexual and gender minorities can participate fully in Lesotho's social, political and economic life.
- When was Matrix Support Group founded?
- Matrix Support Group was founded in 2008.
- Where is Matrix Support Group located?
- Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
- Is Matrix Support Group trustworthy?
- Matrix Support Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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.
- Are donations to Matrix Support Group 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.