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

About Stop Desert

The Stopdesert association was born from an experience of "Young Ticino" in February 2001 in Burkina Faso, engaged in a remediation project of 500 hectares of dry land, in which was used the VS ( http: // www .vallerani.com / ). The agricultural engineer Venanzio Vallerani, its creator, in the light of the success of the expedition, advocated the idea of founding an association that would continue the disclosure of his invention through new projects. Simone Andreetta, after the experience, he founded the Stopdesert Association, which has what purpose, halt the advance of desertification. In 2009, it is the "Team" of the association projects, made by Ing. Rocco Pacciorini agronomist and biologist Manuela Varini. During the month of July 2010 …

Headquarters
Nouakchott
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Mauritania
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 33

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Stop Desert is a registered environment nonprofit based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is registered with the official charity registry of Mauritania. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 32/100 for environment charities in Mauritania.

Stop Desert 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 Mauritania is 32/100.

Stop Desert is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Stop Desert is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Mauritania. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Stop Desert has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Stop Desert profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Stopdesert association was born from an experience of "Young Ticino" in February 2001 in Burkina Faso, engaged in a remediation project of 500 hectares of dry land, in which was used the VS ( http: // www .vallerani.com / ). The agricultural engineer Venanzio Vallerani, its creator, in the light of the success of the expedition, advocated the idea of founding an association that would continue the disclosure of his invention through new projects. Simone Andreetta, after the experience, he founded the Stopdesert Association, which has what purpose, halt the advance of desertification. In 2009, it is the "Team" of the association projects, made by Ing. Rocco Pacciorini agronomist... Stop Desert is classified as a environment organization registered in Mauritania.

Among environment charities registered in Mauritania: Stop Desert's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is above the peer average of 32/100.

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Last updated
Apr 17, 2026
Profile completeness
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Quick facts about Stop Desert

What is Stop Desert?
Stop Desert is a environment non-governmental based in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The Stopdesert association was born from an experience of "Young Ticino" in February 2001 in Burkina Faso, engaged in a remediation project of 500 hectares of dry land, in which was used the VS ( http: // www .vallerani.com / ). The agricultural engineer Venanzio Vallerani, its creator, in the light of the success of the expedition, advocated the idea of founding an association that would continue the disclosure of his invention through new projects. Simone Andreetta, after the experience, he founded the Stopdesert Association, which has what purpose, halt the advance of desertification. In 2009, it is the "Team" of the association projects, made by Ing. Rocco Pacciorini agronomist and biologist Manuela Varini. During the month of July 2010 the latter, along with the chemical Moses Turf, they went in the north of Senegal and have realized the first project of the association. In particular it is reforested an area of ​​200 hectares. On 18 October 2010, the Stopdesert Association, is recognized by the law of the Canton Ticino (Switzerland), as a public utility association. | Acronym: SD
Where is Stop Desert located?
Headquartered in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Is Stop Desert trustworthy?
Stop Desert 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 Stop Desert's website?
http://www.stopdesert.ch/
Are donations to Stop Desert 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.