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Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)

VECO envisions a world in which family farm-ers claim their rights to create sustainable livelihoods. VECO wants to contribute to viable live-lihoods and empowerment of organized family farmers, …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)

Rikolto is an international NGO with more than 50 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Headquarters
Hanoi
Foundation type
International NGO

Mission

VECO envisions a world in which family farm-ers claim their rights to create sustainable livelihoods. VECO wants to contribute to viable live-lihoods and empowerment of organized family farmers, male and female, in South and North

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Vietnam
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 53

Red flags

· All clear
Charity registration status
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is registered with the official charity registry of Vietnam. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Vietnam is 53/100.

Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Vietnam. It operates as a International NGO.

Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Rikolto is an international NGO with more than 50 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) is classified as a environment organization registered in Vietnam.

Among environment charities registered in Vietnam: Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 53/100.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

MS
Ms. Thai Thi Minh
Rikolto Regional Director

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Peer charities

Other environment in Vietnam, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) This page 48 - -
Wwf 59 - -
Animals Asia Foundation 56 - -
Agricultural Development Denmark Asia 56 - -
Wildlife Conservation Society 54 - -
Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development 51 - -
Netherlands Development Organisation SNV 51 - -
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung 50 - -
Challenge to Change 49 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 16, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)

What is Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)?
Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) is a environment international ngo based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Rikolto is an international NGO with more than 50 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
Who leads Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)?
Ms. Thai Thi Minh serves as Rikolto Regional Director.
Where is Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) located?
Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Is Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) trustworthy?
Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam)'s website?
https://vietnam.rikolto.org
Are donations to Rikolto (Formerly Vredeseilanden – VECO Vietnam) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Vietnam 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.