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35/100 · methodology
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About Media Association for Peace – MAP

MAP is the Media Association for Peace, the first non-governmental organization in Lebanon, the Middle East and North Africa region dedicated to work on the role of Media in Peace, Conflict and Social Change through the concept of Peace Journalism. It is a non-partisan, non-governmental, youth-led organization, founded in 2013 by the Lebanese Young Peace Journalists group, created by the journalist and peace activist Ms Vanessa Bassil. MAP is registered in 2013 under the number 812 at the Lebanese Ministry of Interior. The name of the organization is inspired by the metaphor of Peace Journalism: “Peace Journalism approach provides a new road map tracing the connections between journalists, their sources, the stories they cover and the consequences of their reporting …

Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

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Media Association for Peace – MAP is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Beirut, 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.

Media Association for Peace – MAP 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lebanon is 37/100.

Media Association for Peace – MAP is located in Beirut, Lebanon. Its registered address is Montreal Building, Hamra Street, Lebanon.

Media Association for Peace – MAP is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

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MAP is the Media Association for Peace, the first non-governmental organization in Lebanon, the Middle East and North Africa region dedicated to work on the role of Media in Peace, Conflict and Social Change through the concept of Peace Journalism. It is a non-partisan, non-governmental, youth-led organization, founded in 2013 by the Lebanese Young Peace Journalists group, created by the journalist and peace activist Ms Vanessa Bassil. MAP is registered in 2013 under the number 812 at the Lebanese Ministry of Interior. The name of the organization is inspired by the metaphor of Peace Journalism: “Peace Journalism approach provides a new road map tracing the connections between journalists, their sources... Media Association for Peace – MAP is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Lebanon.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Lebanon: Media Association for Peace – MAP's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Lebanon, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Media Association for Peace – MAP This page 35 - -
PACES Charity 37 - -
Lebanese Scout Association 37 - -
Mousawat organization 37 - -
Ghawth for Relief and Emergency 37 - -
Aie Serve 37 - -
Diakonia 37 - -
Mousawat organization 37 - -
INSAN Association Defending Human Rights 37 - -

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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Tax-deductibility status
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Quick facts about Media Association for Peace – MAP

What is Media Association for Peace – MAP?
Media Association for Peace – MAP is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. MAP is the Media Association for Peace, the first non-governmental organization in Lebanon, the Middle East and North Africa region dedicated to work on the role of Media in Peace, Conflict and Social Change through the concept of Peace Journalism. It is a non-partisan, non-governmental, youth-led organization, founded in 2013 by the Lebanese Young Peace Journalists group, created by the journalist and peace activist Ms Vanessa Bassil. MAP is registered in 2013 under the number 812 at the Lebanese Ministry of Interior. The name of the organization is inspired by the metaphor of Peace Journalism: “Peace Journalism approach provides a new road map tracing the connections between journalists, their sources, the stories they cover and the consequences of their reporting – the ethics of journalistic intervention” (Lynch & McGoldrick 2005). The vision of MAP is to get to a media that play an essential role in peacebuilding especially in conflict and post-conflict areas while enhancing Human Rights, Dialogue, Reconciliation, Gender Equality, Sustainable Development and Social Justice in order to reach a less violent, more peaceful world. For that, MAP’s mission is spreading, advocating, training, developing, practicing, and researching the concept of Peace Journalism through workshops, seminars, conferences, public debates, projects and publications, while creating strong support networks, in Lebanon, the MENA region and worldwide. | Acronym: MAP
Where is Media Association for Peace – MAP located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Media Association for Peace – MAP trustworthy?
Media Association for Peace – MAP 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 Media Association for Peace – MAP's website?
http://www.maplebanon.org/
Are donations to Media Association for Peace – MAP 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.