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SOS Mitmensch

Austrian human rights and anti-racism organisation

Wien Reg: ZVR-227475709 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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59
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About SOS Mitmensch

SOS Mitmensch is an Austrian human rights organisation based in Vienna that campaigns for asylum protection, anti-racism, democracy, equality and social justice. Its work includes advocacy campaigns and petitions, publishing the human rights magazine MO, and awarding annual Zivilcourage (civil courage) prizes recognising human rights defenders.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To defend human rights, human dignity and social justice in Austria.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Refugees
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 61

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, SOS Mitmensch has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • Its integrity score of 59 places it in the top 25% of the 33 advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

SOS Mitmensch is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is ZVR-227475709. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 59/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

SOS Mitmensch's official registration number is ZVR-227475709, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

SOS Mitmensch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria is 61/100.

SOS Mitmensch is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

SOS Mitmensch is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, SOS Mitmensch is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

SOS Mitmensch is an Austrian human rights organisation based in Vienna that campaigns for asylum protection, anti-racism, democracy, equality and social justice. Its work includes advocacy campaigns and petitions, publishing the human rights magazine MO, and awarding annual Zivilcourage (civil courage) prizes recognising human rights defenders. SOS Mitmensch is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1992.

SOS Mitmensch is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Zeynep B•••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (4)

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about SOS Mitmensch

What is SOS Mitmensch?
SOS Mitmensch is a advocacy & civil rights association based in Wien, Austria. SOS Mitmensch is an Austrian human rights organisation based in Vienna that campaigns for asylum protection, anti-racism, democracy, equality and social justice. Its work includes advocacy campaigns and petitions, publishing the human rights magazine MO, and awarding annual Zivilcourage (civil courage) prizes recognising human rights defenders.
When was SOS Mitmensch founded?
SOS Mitmensch was founded in 1992.
Who leads SOS Mitmensch?
Zeynep Buyrac serves as Chair.
Where is SOS Mitmensch located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is SOS Mitmensch trustworthy?
SOS Mitmensch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 SOS Mitmensch's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-227475709 (Austria).
What is SOS Mitmensch's website?
http://www.sosmitmensch.at/
Are donations to SOS Mitmensch tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.