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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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.
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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPolycom 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
POLYCOM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT is registered in Kenya. 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.
POLYCOM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT is registered in Kenya. 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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NeutralFrom one girl's pain to 3,000 lives saved; Jane Anyango's legacy of hope - Daily Nation
How Womankind Worldwide Transforms Women Lives in Kenya - The Borgen Project
A Year of Impact with the Red Dot Foundation: Mobilizing Communities to Tackle Gender-Based Violence - World Justice Project
The game changer in Kibera's war on period poverty - Daily Nation
Come to our rescue, DRC women cry out - Daily Nation
Polycom Development Project: Empowering Women in Kibera - BORGEN Magazine
Out of the Box: Giving Voice to Schoolgirls in Kenya’s Kibera Slum - News Deeply
FGM Campaigner Leyla Hussein on Why Genital Cutting Is a Global Problem - News Deeply
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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.