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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMines Advisory Group is a registered community development nonprofit, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is LK-NGO-FL-51116. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Mines Advisory Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 Sri Lanka is 43/100.
Mines Advisory Group is registered in Sri Lanka. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Mines Advisory Group is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka. It operates as a National NGO (Active).
Mines Advisory Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Secretariat. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among community development charities registered in Sri Lanka: Mines Advisory Group's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is in line with the peer average of 43/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Mines Advisory Group is registered in Sri Lanka. 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.
Mines Advisory Group is registered in Sri Lanka. 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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NeutralThe Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is Seeking a Regional Programmes Support Coordinator – Apply By 26 April 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Machines take over one of world's riskiest jobs — clearing landmines - Euronews.com
'Former LTTE combatants, army personnel working together to clear Sri Lanka’s mines': Ziggy Garewal - theweek.in
Landmine charity backed by Diana faces ‘existential crisis’ as UK funding uncertain - The i Paper
This wedding photographer now removes landmines for a group that's won a top prize - NPR
2025 Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Mines Advisory Group - National Catholic Reporter
From Merseyside to the Middle East: Rae McGrath’s mission to rid the world of landmines - livpost.co.uk
Life-saving Manchester landmine removal charity wins major prize - BBC
Northern Heart, Global Reach: Highlighting Manchester's humanitarian impact - The University of Manchester
Final Evaluation of MACM II Mines Advisory Group - ReliefWeb
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Quick facts about Mines Advisory Group
- What is Mines Advisory Group?
- Mines Advisory Group is a community development national ngo (active), Sri Lanka. Reg: FL-51116
- When was Mines Advisory Group founded?
- Mines Advisory Group was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Mines Advisory Group?
- Ziggy Garewal.
- Where is Mines Advisory Group located?
- Headquartered in Sri Lanka.
- Is Mines Advisory Group trustworthy?
- Mines Advisory Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Mines Advisory Group's registration number?
- Registration: LK-NGO-FL-51116 (Sri Lanka).
- What is Mines Advisory Group's website?
- https://maginternational.org
- Are donations to Mines Advisory Group tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka 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.