Nomapads Foundation
Menstrual and mental health support for Basotho youth
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The Nomapads Foundation is a Lesotho non-governmental organisation that addresses period poverty and adolescent sexual and reproductive health through its ITHATE (Love Yourself) programme. It creates safe spaces in schools where girls can access menstrual products and education, and develops culturally sensitive materials in collaboration with educational institutions, community leaders and health professionals. The foundation also uses creative and artistic tools to support young people's mental health.
Mission
To create a holistic and safe space for youth in Lesotho to call home where they can be equipped with creative and artistic tools for mental and menstrual health in order to lead meaningful and impactful lives.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesNomapads (the Nomapads Foundation, behind the ITHATE / Love Yourself programme tackling period poverty) was founded in 2021 by Basotho artist and activist Nthabiseng TeReo Sapphiresoul.
How it stacks up against peers
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- Its integrity score of 27 is below most of the 142 charities in Lesotho GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Lesotho data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNomapads Foundation is a human services nonprofit based in Maseru, Morija, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 27/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Nomapads Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. 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 27 ('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 Lesotho is 44/100.
Nomapads Foundation is located in Maseru, Morija, Lesotho. Its address is P.O. Box 12.
Nomapads Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Lesotho.
Nomapads Foundation 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Nomapads Foundation is a Lesotho non-governmental organisation that addresses period poverty and adolescent sexual and reproductive health through its ITHATE (Love Yourself) programme. It creates safe spaces in schools where girls can access menstrual products and education, and develops culturally sensitive materials in collaboration with educational institutions, community leaders and health professionals. The foundation also uses creative and artistic tools to support young people's mental health. Nomapads Foundation is a human services organization based in Lesotho.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Nomapads Foundation 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.
Nomapads Foundation 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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Quick facts about Nomapads Foundation
- What is Nomapads Foundation?
- Nomapads Foundation is a human services nonprofit organization based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Nomapads Foundation is a Lesotho non-governmental organisation that addresses period poverty and adolescent sexual and reproductive health through its ITHATE (Love Yourself) programme. It creates safe spaces in schools where girls can access menstrual products and education, and develops culturally sensitive materials in collaboration with educational institutions, community leaders and health professionals. The foundation also uses creative and artistic tools to support young people's mental health.
- Where is Nomapads Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Maseru, Morija, Lesotho. The charity operates in 4 countries.
- Is Nomapads Foundation trustworthy?
- Nomapads Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 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.
- Are donations to Nomapads Foundation 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.