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Polycom Development Project

Empowerd Slum women and girls managing their lives positively. The mission of Polycom Development can be stated as mobilizing the power of Kibera women to determine and take …

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Polycom Development Project

Empowerd Slum women and girls managing their lives positively. The mission of Polycom Development can be stated as mobilizing the power of Kibera women to determine and take charge of their future. This, by mobilizing and availing allround development opportunities while united and in peace.

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Founded
Headquarters
Nairobi
Operating in
Kenya

Mission

Empowerd Slum women and girls managing their lives positively. The mission of Polycom Development can be stated as mobilizing the power of Kibera women to determine and take charge of their future. This, by mobilizing and availing allround development opportunities while united and in peace.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Kenya
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 43

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NGO Coordination Board deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Polycom Development Project with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Polycom Development Project draws on its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in Kenya it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Polycom Development Project is an environment nonprofit based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 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.

Polycom Development Project 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 environment charities in Kenya is 43/100.

Polycom Development Project is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Polycom Development Project is classified as an Environment organization, based in Kenya.

According to GiveRadar's records, Polycom Development Project is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya and overseen by the NGO Coordination Board. 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.

Empowerd Slum women and girls managing their lives positively. The mission of Polycom Development can be stated as mobilizing the power of Kibera women to determine and take charge of their future. This, by mobilizing and availing allround development opportunities while united and in peace. Polycom Development Project is an environment organization based in Kenya. The organization was founded in 2004.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Polycom Development Project: Empowering Women in Kibera - BORGEN Magazine
Nov 2019
www.borgenmagazine.com

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Cause areas in Kenya

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 3,127
Health 361
Education 274
Environment this charity 159
Social Services 148
Human Services 81
Arts & Culture 81
Sports & Recreation 13
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Most common causes in Kenya

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 130
Peace 118
Poverty 106
Hunger 103
Gender Equality 92
International Development 86
Children 85
HIV/AIDS 82

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
NGO Coordination Board of Kenya
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Polycom Development Project

What is Polycom Development Project?
Polycom Development Project is a environment nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. Empowerd Slum women and girls managing their lives positively. The mission of Polycom Development can be stated as mobilizing the power of Kibera women to determine and take charge of their future. This, by mobilizing and availing allround development opportunities while united and in peace.
When was Polycom Development Project founded?
Polycom Development Project was founded in 2004.
Where is Polycom Development Project located?
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Is Polycom Development Project trustworthy?
Polycom Development Project 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 Polycom Development Project's website?
http://polycomgirls.or.ke/
Are donations to Polycom Development Project tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya 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.