Survivor of Lesotho Dams
Justice and compensation for communities affected by dams
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Survivors of Lesotho Dams (SOLD) is a registered, non-governmental and ecumenical organisation founded in 2004 following the World Summit on Sustainable Development. It works for justice, good governance and the inclusion of communities affected by the construction of dams and other large infrastructure in decisions that affect them, and has campaigned for adequate compensation, development and sanitation for resettled communities.
Mission
To secure justice, compensation and meaningful participation for Basotho communities displaced or affected by dam and infrastructure projects.
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· Founding, renaming & milestonesSurvivors of Lesotho Dams (SOLD) is a registered, ecumenical, non-governmental organisation founded in 2004 following the World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa. It was formed to give a unified voice to communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Survivor of Lesotho Dams with a minimal profile.
- Its integrity score of 36 reflects how little GiveRadar has been able to verify so far, and is not a judgment about the organization itself. Explore Lesotho data
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySurvivor of Lesotho Dams is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit in Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 36/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Survivor of Lesotho Dams has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. 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 36 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lesotho is 42/100.
Survivor of Lesotho Dams is based in Lesotho. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Survivor of Lesotho Dams is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
Survivor of Lesotho Dams is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho 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.
Survivors of Lesotho Dams (SOLD) is a registered, non-governmental and ecumenical organisation founded in 2004 following the World Summit on Sustainable Development. It works for justice, good governance and the inclusion of communities affected by the construction of dams and other large infrastructure in decisions that affect them, and has campaigned for adequate compensation, development and sanitation for resettled communities. Survivor of Lesotho Dams is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 2004.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Survivor of Lesotho Dams is listed in Lesotho. 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.
Survivor of Lesotho Dams is listed in Lesotho. 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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Founding date · 2004
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Headquarters addressNo address on file
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Survivor of Lesotho Dams
- What is Survivor of Lesotho Dams?
- Survivor of Lesotho Dams is a advocacy & civil rights ngo, Lesotho. Survivors of Lesotho Dams (SOLD) is a registered, non-governmental and ecumenical organisation founded in 2004 following the World Summit on Sustainable Development. It works for justice, good governance and the inclusion of communities affected by the construction of dams and other large infrastructure in decisions that affect them, and has campaigned for adequate compensation, development and sanitation for resettled communities.
- When was Survivor of Lesotho Dams founded?
- Survivor of Lesotho Dams was founded in 2004.
- Where is Survivor of Lesotho Dams located?
- Headquartered in Lesotho.
- Is Survivor of Lesotho Dams trustworthy?
- Survivor of Lesotho Dams has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 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.
- Are donations to Survivor of Lesotho Dams tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho 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.