Save the Children Iraq
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Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children and has been working with families, communities and local authorities in Iraq since 1991, leading NGOs in general relief and development programs. Save the Children is currently responding to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDP) and the Syrian refugees in Iraq, in camps and non-camp settings. Our goal is for children in Iraq to be supported in raising their voices and attaining their rights, especially the right to participate in decisions affecting their lives. They should have access to quality education, health and protection services. We are increasing access to community based services that protect, educate and improve quality of life for children. We are ensuring that there …
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#15 of 72 charities in Iraq on integrity score
32/100 puts it in the top 20% of the cohort, tied with 24 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 8 similar education charities in Iraq.
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Save the Children Iraq is an education nonprofit based in Erbil, Iraq. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children and has been working with families, communities and local authorities in Iraq since 1991, leading NGOs in general relief and development programs. Save the Children is currently responding to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDP) and the Syrian refugees in Iraq, in camps and non-camp settings. Our goal is for children in Iraq to be supported in raising their voices and attaining their rights, especially the right to participate in decisions affecting their lives. They should have access to quality education, health and protection services. We are increasing access to community based services that protect, educate and improve... Save the Children Iraq is an education organization based in Iraq.
Save the Children Iraq is located in Erbil, Iraq. Its address is 240/6/275 Ainkawa-Caress Street.
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Quick facts about Save the Children Iraq
- What is Save the Children Iraq?
- Save the Children Iraq is a education non-governmental based in Erbil, Iraq. Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children and has been working with families, communities and local authorities in Iraq since 1991, leading NGOs in general relief and development programs. Save the Children is currently responding to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDP) and the Syrian refugees in Iraq, in camps and non-camp settings. Our goal is for children in Iraq to be supported in raising their voices and attaining their rights, especially the right to participate in decisions affecting their lives. They should have access to quality education, health and protection services. We are increasing access to community based services that protect, educate and improve quality of life for children. We are ensuring that there is an increased participation of boys and girls in age appropriate activities and services. We are ensuring that children benefit from government actions that create an environment of awareness and accountability to uphold child rights. We are also developing new resources and innovative practices that support our work for children and youth. In Iraq, Save the Children's interventions include Child Protection, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), reaching vulnerable children and families in northern and central Iraq. Save the Children’s programs are implemented through field offices in Erbil, Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk and Kalar, with a country office located in Erbil. Our objectives are simple: • Create lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need. • Ensure that children in need grow up safe, educated and healthy, and better able to attain their rights. | Acronym: SCI
- Where is Save the Children Iraq located?
- Headquartered in Erbil, Iraq.
- Is Save the Children Iraq trustworthy?
- Save the Children Iraq has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Save the Children Iraq's website?
- https://iraq.savethechildren.net
- Are donations to Save the Children Iraq tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Iraq 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.