Serendip be Thechange Foundation
Serendip Be The Change Foundation's Vision Mission Statement Our Vision: We envision a Sri Lanka free from hunger, gender-based violence, and lack of opportunities-where every child has access …
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Serendip Be The Change Foundation's Vision Mission Statement Our Vision: We envision a Sri Lanka free from hunger, gender-based violence, and lack of opportunities-where every child has access to quality nutrition and education, youth secure meaningful employment, and women are safe, equal, and self-sufficient. A nation where poverty alleviation is driven by social entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods, and a circular green economy, fostering long-term economic stability alongside environmental sustainability. Our Mission: At Serendip Be The Change Foundation, our mission is to accelerate community-led change. We believe that sustainable development must be driven and owned by the communities themselves. That's why every one of our programs is co-designed with the people we serve-ensuring their voices, needs, and lived experiences are at the …
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Serendip Be The Change Foundation's Vision Mission Statement Our Vision: We envision a Sri Lanka free from hunger, gender-based violence, and lack of opportunities-where every child has access to quality nutrition and education, youth secure meaningful employment, and women are safe, equal, and self-sufficient. A nation where poverty alleviation is driven by social entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods, and a circular green economy, fostering long-term economic stability alongside environmental sustainability. Our Mission: At Serendip Be The Change Foundation, our mission is to accelerate community-led change. We believe that sustainable development must be driven and owned by the communities themselves. That's why every one of our programs is co-designed with the people we serve-ensuring their voices, needs, and lived experiences are at the center of every solution. We do not stand apart-we belong to the communities we work in. Our field teams are drawn from these very communities, bringing deep local knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering commitment. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach is participatory, flexible, and adaptive-responding in real time to evolving needs and community feedback. Our mission is not to deliver charity, but to foster transformation that communities can sustain and lead on their own. At the heart of everything we do is a simple but powerful belief: when people are empowered to take charge of their own futures, they become the most powerful force for change. We are committed to building movements, not just projects. What we help begin, communities take forward-creating impact that lasts, far beyond our presence. That is the essence of our mission: to build a future where no one is left behind, because the people themselves have become the changemakers. Our Programs: Our programs are designed to plant the seeds of dignity and self-reliance by providing the tools and knowledge for real, lasting chan
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySerendip be Thechange Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Serendip be Thechange Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 Sri Lanka is 34/100.
Serendip be Thechange Foundation is located in Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Its registered address is Thanthai Chelva Auditorium, Sri Lanka.
Serendip be Thechange Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Sri Lanka.
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Serendip Be The Change Foundation's Vision Mission Statement Our Vision: We envision a Sri Lanka free from hunger, gender-based violence, and lack of opportunities-where every child has access to quality nutrition and education, youth secure meaningful employment, and women are safe, equal, and self-sufficient. A nation where poverty alleviation is driven by social entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods, and a circular green economy, fostering long-term economic stability alongside environmental sustainability. Our Mission: At Serendip Be The Change Foundation, our mission is to accelerate community-led change. We believe that sustainable development must be driven and owned by the communities themselves. That's why every one of our programs is co-designed with the people we... Serendip be Thechange Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in Sri Lanka.
Among environment charities registered in Sri Lanka: Serendip be Thechange Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.
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SERENDIP BE THECHANGE FOUNDATION is registered in Sri Lanka. 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.
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- What is Serendip be Thechange Foundation?
- Serendip be Thechange Foundation is a environment nonprofit organization based in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Serendip Be The Change Foundation's Vision Mission Statement Our Vision: We envision a Sri Lanka free from hunger, gender-based violence, and lack of opportunities-where every child has access to quality nutrition and education, youth secure meaningful employment, and women are safe, equal, and self-sufficient. A nation where poverty alleviation is driven by social entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods, and a circular green economy, fostering long-term economic stability alongside environmental sustainability. Our Mission: At Serendip Be The Change Foundation, our mission is to accelerate community-led change. We believe that sustainable development must be driven and owned by the communities themselves. That's why every one of our programs is co-designed with the people we serve-ensuring their voices, needs, and lived experiences are at the center of every solution. We do not stand apart-we belong to the communities we work in. Our field teams are drawn from these very communities, bringing deep local knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering commitment. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach is participatory, flexible, and adaptive-responding in real time to evolving needs and community feedback. Our mission is not to deliver charity, but to foster transformation that communities can sustain and lead on their own. At the heart of everything we do is a simple but powerful belief: when people are empowered to take charge of their own futures, they become the most powerful force for change. We are committed to building movements, not just projects. What we help begin, communities take forward-creating impact that lasts, far beyond our presence. That is the essence of our mission: to build a future where no one is left behind, because the people themselves have become the changemakers. Our Programs: Our programs are designed to plant the seeds of dignity and self-reliance by providing the tools and knowledge for real, lasting chan
- Where is Serendip be Thechange Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Is Serendip be Thechange Foundation trustworthy?
- Serendip be Thechange Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Serendip be Thechange Foundation's website?
- http://www.sbtcf.org
- Are donations to Serendip be Thechange Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka 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.