Social Fund for Development of Yemen
National development fund reducing poverty and expanding services
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The Social Fund for Development (SFD) was established under Law No. 10 of 1997 to support Yemen's national social and economic development and poverty reduction goals. It works to improve access to basic services, expand economic opportunities, and reduce the vulnerability of poor communities while building capacity at national and local levels. Its activities span sectors including education, water, agriculture, health, cultural heritage, rural roads, and microenterprise development. SFD operates through four main programs covering community development, capacity building, small and microenterprise development, and labor-intensive work.
Mission
To reduce poverty in Yemen by improving access to basic services, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening the capacity of local authorities and community structures.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Social Fund for Development was established in Yemen under Law No. 10 of 1997 to support the country's social and economic development and poverty-reduction goals. It works to improve access to basic services and reduce the vulnerability of poor …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in YemenConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Social Fund for Development of Yemen with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 89% of the 108 charities in Yemen it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Yemen - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Yemen data
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySocial Fund for Development of Yemen is a social services nonprofit based in Sana'a, Yemen. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Social Fund for Development of Yemen 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 social services charities in Yemen is 31/100.
Social Fund for Development of Yemen is located in Sana'a, Yemen. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Social Fund for Development of Yemen is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Yemen. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Social Fund for Development of Yemen is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Yemen nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Social Fund for Development (SFD) was established under Law No. 10 of 1997 to support Yemen's national social and economic development and poverty reduction goals. It works to improve access to basic services, expand economic opportunities, and reduce the vulnerability of poor communities while building capacity at national and local levels. Its activities span sectors including education, water, agriculture, health, cultural heritage, rural roads, and microenterprise development. SFD operates through four main programs covering community development, capacity building, small and microenterprise development, and labor-intensive work. Social Fund for Development of Yemen is a social services organization based in Yemen. The organization was founded in 1997.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Yemen under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Social Fund for Development of Yemen is listed in Yemen. 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.
Social Fund for Development of Yemen is listed in Yemen. 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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Sources and verification
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1997
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Social Fund for Development of Yemen
- What is Social Fund for Development of Yemen?
- Social Fund for Development of Yemen is a social services non-governmental based in Sana'a, Yemen. The Social Fund for Development (SFD) was established under Law No. 10 of 1997 to support Yemen's national social and economic development and poverty reduction goals. It works to improve access to basic services, expand economic opportunities, and reduce the vulnerability of poor communities while building capacity at national and local levels. Its activities span sectors including education, water, agriculture, health, cultural heritage, rural roads, and microenterprise development. SFD operates through four main programs covering community development, capacity building, small and microenterprise development, and labor-intensive work.
- When was Social Fund for Development of Yemen founded?
- Social Fund for Development of Yemen was founded in 1997.
- Where is Social Fund for Development of Yemen located?
- Headquartered in Sana'a, Yemen.
- Is Social Fund for Development of Yemen trustworthy?
- Social Fund for Development of Yemen 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 Social Fund for Development of Yemen's website?
- http://www.sfd-yemen.org/
- Are donations to Social Fund for Development of Yemen tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Yemen 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.