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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.

Founded
Headquarters
Nairobi
Operating in
1 countries

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
🌿 Environment
Operating countries (1)
Kenya

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Kenya
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 42

Red flags

· All clear
NGO Coordination Board deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Polycom Development Project is a registered 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

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 42/100.

Polycom Development Project is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is P. O. BOX 16797 - 00100.

Polycom Development Project is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Kenya.

Polycom Development Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 classified as a environment organization registered in Kenya. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among environment charities registered in Kenya: Polycom Development Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 42/100.

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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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

From one girl's pain to 3,000 lives saved; Jane Anyango's legacy of hope - Daily Nation
Nov 2024
nation.africa
How Womankind Worldwide Transforms Women Lives in Kenya - The Borgen Project
Sep 2024
borgenproject.org
A Year of Impact with the Red Dot Foundation: Mobilizing Communities to Tackle Gender-Based Violence - World Justice Pro
Aug 2023
worldjusticeproject.org
The game changer in Kibera's war on period poverty - Daily Nation
May 2023
nation.africa
Come to our rescue, DRC women cry out - Daily Nation
Dec 2022
nation.africa
Polycom Development Project: Empowering Women in Kibera - BORGEN Magazine
Nov 2019
www.borgenmagazine.com
Out of the Box: Giving Voice to Schoolgirls in Kenya’s Kibera Slum - News Deeply
Oct 2017
deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org
FGM Campaigner Leyla Hussein on Why Genital Cutting Is a Global Problem - News Deeply
Oct 2017
deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.