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Survivor of Lesotho Dams

Justice and compensation for communities affected by dams

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36
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
36/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Survivor of Lesotho Dams

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.

Founded
Foundation type
NGO
Operating in
Lesotho

Mission

To secure justice, compensation and meaningful participation for Basotho communities displaced or affected by dam and infrastructure projects.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Lesotho

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Survivors 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 …

Survivors 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 Project, addressing gaps in compensation, community participation and information sharing, and passing on knowledge of the project to future generations.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Lesotho
Integrity Assessment This charity: 36
Peer average: 42

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Lesotho - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lesotho data
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a contact email

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Survivor 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Cause areas in Lesotho

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

Community Development 30
Health 28
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 26
Human Services 20
Youth Development 11
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Most common causes in Lesotho

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

Health 120
Human Rights 112
Environment 59
Disaster Relief 35

Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 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 · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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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.