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SOS Sahel International is an African-founded nonprofit working to improve food security for rural communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mauritania. The Sahel is among the world's poorest and most environmentally stressed regions, where droughts, irregular rainfall and declining soil fertility limit rural livelihoods. With population growth expected to add further pressure in coming decades, the organisation supports isolated and vulnerable populations facing these challenges. Its programmes have spanned several decades of work in the region.
Mission
To improve the food security of rural communities across the Sahel and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySOS Sahel International is an international nonprofit based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. 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.
SOS Sahel International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 international charities in Mauritania is 33/100.
SOS Sahel International is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
SOS Sahel International is classified as an International organization, based in Mauritania. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
SOS Sahel International is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Mauritania 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. 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 Sahel International is an African-founded nonprofit working to improve food security for rural communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mauritania. The Sahel is among the world's poorest and most environmentally stressed regions, where droughts, irregular rainfall and declining soil fertility limit rural livelihoods. With population growth expected to add further pressure in coming decades, the organisation supports isolated and vulnerable populations facing these challenges. Its programmes have spanned several decades of work in the region. SOS Sahel International is an international organization based in Mauritania.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOS Sahel International is listed in Mauritania. 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.
SOS Sahel International is listed in Mauritania. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about SOS Sahel International
- What is SOS Sahel International?
- SOS Sahel International is a international non-governmental based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. SOS Sahel International is an African-founded nonprofit working to improve food security for rural communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mauritania. The Sahel is among the world's poorest and most environmentally stressed regions, where droughts, irregular rainfall and declining soil fertility limit rural livelihoods. With population growth expected to add further pressure in coming decades, the organisation supports isolated and vulnerable populations facing these challenges. Its programmes have spanned several decades of work in the region.
- Where is SOS Sahel International located?
- Headquartered in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The charity operates in 10 countries.
- Is SOS Sahel International trustworthy?
- SOS Sahel International 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 SOS Sahel International's website?
- http://www.sossahel.org/
- Are donations to SOS Sahel International tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Mauritania 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.