Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD)
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OSSHD is committed to ensure high quality social services to improve the livelihood of the vulnerable youth, men, women and children through community based integrated social services, Health and Development interventions.
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Ethiopia
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1994, it is among the oldest charities in Ethiopia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 4,155 charities in Ethiopia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Ethiopia data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) is registered in Ethiopia. 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.
Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) is registered in Ethiopia. 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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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar human services charities in Ethiopia.
Cause areas in Ethiopia
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Frequently asked questions about Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD)
Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ethiopia. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
OSSHD is committed to ensure high quality social services to improve the livelihood of the vulnerable youth, men, women and children through community based integrated social services, Health and Development interventions. Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) is classified as a human services organization registered in Ethiopia. The organization was founded in 1994.
Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) is located in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is 04 Kebelle, Semen Subcity.
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Quick facts about Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD)
- What is Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD)?
- Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Mekelle, Ethiopia. OSSHD is committed to ensure high quality social services to improve the livelihood of the vulnerable youth, men, women and children through community based integrated social services, Health and Development interventions.
- When was Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) founded?
- Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) was founded in 1994.
- Where is Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) located?
- Headquartered in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
- Is Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) trustworthy?
- Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) 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 Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD)'s website?
- http://osshdt.org
- Are donations to Organization for Social Service, Health and Development (OSSHD) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia 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.