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Social Guidance Association

Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable …

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Social Guidance Association

Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region.

Founded
Headquarters
Beirut
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Operating countries (1)
Lebanon

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 34

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Social Guidance Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Social Guidance Association 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 human services charities in Lebanon is 34/100.

Social Guidance Association is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is CMC Building, Achrafieh, Lebanon.

Social Guidance Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Lebanon.

Social Guidance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. 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.

Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region. Social Guidance Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among human services charities registered in Lebanon: Social Guidance Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

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Latest news

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3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kataeb: Hezbollah blocks talks to preserve Iran’s control in Lebanon - MTV Lebanon
May 2026
www.mtv.com.lb
Launch of the 16-day campaign to combat violence against women in Jericho and the Jordan Valley - شبكة يافا الإخبارية
Nov 2025
www.yaffaps.com
Story of Teacher Mahmoud Hamdan Exposes Education Ministry Undersecretary - مرآة البحرين
Sep 2018
bahrainmirror.com

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

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 Social Guidance Association

What is Social Guidance Association?
Social Guidance Association is a human services nonprofit organization based in Beirut, Lebanon. Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region.
When was Social Guidance Association founded?
Social Guidance Association was founded in 2005.
Where is Social Guidance Association located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Social Guidance Association trustworthy?
Social Guidance Association 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 Social Guidance Association's website?
https://www.social-guidance.org/
Are donations to Social Guidance Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.