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“Keep on Telling the Truth” The May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute (MCF MI) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization mainly dedicated to research and education on issues of Media, Press, Democracy, and Social Welfare. We at the MCF believe that by supporting the development of knowledge production industries we can greatly contribute to make Lebanon a pro-active player in the global economy thus providing our country with the needed immunity to face wild globalization, in addition to enhancing freedom of speech and democracy. Our Foundation’s contribution is articulated around 4 major actions: 1- Establishing the MCF Media Institute 2- Establishing the MCF Media Awards 3- Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences related to best practices and freedom of the press 4- Conducting …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMay Chidiac Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 33/100 for human services charities in Lebanon.
May Chidiac Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 human services charities in Lebanon is 33/100.
May Chidiac Foundation is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is Dora Highway, Sebaco Center, Bloc A, Fifth Floor, Lebanon.
May Chidiac Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
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“Keep on Telling the Truth” The May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute (MCF MI) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization mainly dedicated to research and education on issues of Media, Press, Democracy, and Social Welfare. We at the MCF believe that by supporting the development of knowledge production industries we can greatly contribute to make Lebanon a pro-active player in the global economy thus providing our country with the needed immunity to face wild globalization, in addition to enhancing freedom of speech and democracy. Our Foundation’s contribution is articulated around 4 major actions: 1- Establishing the MCF Media Institute 2- Establishing the MCF Media Awards 3- Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences related... May Chidiac Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among human services charities registered in Lebanon: May Chidiac Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is above the peer average of 33/100.
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NeutralPrograms - مؤسسة مي شيدياق - VOD - MTV Lebanon
Programs - مؤسسة مي شيدياق - VOD - MTV Lebanon
مي شدياق: استهداف الصحافيين مرفوض بالمطلق - صوت بيروت إنترناشونال
مي شدياق: هذا قرار اعتباطي لن يمر - صوت بيروت إنترناشونال
رسالة من مي شدياق بعد 20 عامًا على محاولة اغتيالها - IMLebanon
شدياق: التضامن مع قضية فلسطين واجب - Lebanese Forces Official Website
شدياق تعليقاً على رفض بعض مطاعم بيروت تقديم المشروب: لا تدخلونا في عادات لا تشبهنا - Lebanese Forces Official Website
شدياق: أين الموقف الرسمي من مشهد الذل والخنوع؟ - صوت بيروت إنترناشونال
شدياق: أنا بنت الجمّيزة و"المولوتوف" ما بيمرق - Lebanese Forces Official Website
مي شدياق: الفاشل جبران باسيل لم يتعلم من معلمه الا الهروب للأمام - صوت بيروت إنترناشونال
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Quick facts about May Chidiac Foundation
- What is May Chidiac Foundation?
- May Chidiac Foundation is a human services non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. “Keep on Telling the Truth” The May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute (MCF MI) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization mainly dedicated to research and education on issues of Media, Press, Democracy, and Social Welfare. We at the MCF believe that by supporting the development of knowledge production industries we can greatly contribute to make Lebanon a pro-active player in the global economy thus providing our country with the needed immunity to face wild globalization, in addition to enhancing freedom of speech and democracy. Our Foundation’s contribution is articulated around 4 major actions: 1- Establishing the MCF Media Institute 2- Establishing the MCF Media Awards 3- Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences related to best practices and freedom of the press 4- Conducting surveys and market studies related to Media On the fourth anniversary of the attempted assassination of Dr. May Chidiac, the two non-profit organizations, the May Chidiac Foundation and its affiliated Media Institute, were launched. MCF is dedicated to training, research, and education on issues of media, democracy, and social welfare. The media institute aims to bridge the gap between academia and the media industry, providing students and professionals with state of the art technical facilities and training programs in order to improve their competencies and competitiveness. | Acronym: MCF
- When was May Chidiac Foundation founded?
- May Chidiac Foundation was founded in 2011.
- Where is May Chidiac Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is May Chidiac Foundation trustworthy?
- May Chidiac Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 May Chidiac Foundation's website?
- http://mcfmi.org/
- Are donations to May Chidiac 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.