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This project is implemented by The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) and is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Rwanda. The wide use of mobile technology in Rwanda will allow LAF to provide legal information and advice to vulnerable populations in Rwanda free of charge.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Legal Aid Forum with a minimal profile.
- Its integrity score of 25 reflects how little GiveRadar has been able to verify so far, and is not a judgment about the organization itself. Explore Rwanda data
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 3% of charities in Rwanda - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Rwanda data
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- a website (present for 53% of comparable organizations)
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Legal Aid Forum is a registered community development nonprofit in Rwanda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Rwanda. Its registration number is RW-RGB-114. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 25/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Legal Aid Forum's official registration number is RW-RGB-114, as recorded in the national registry of Rwanda.
The Legal Aid Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25/100. 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 25 ('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 community development charities in Rwanda is 29/100.
The Legal Aid Forum is registered in Rwanda.
The Legal Aid Forum is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Rwanda. It operates as a NGO.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Legal Aid Forum is a registered nonprofit in Rwanda. 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.
This project is implemented by The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) and is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Rwanda. The wide use of mobile technology in Rwanda will allow LAF to provide legal information and advice to vulnerable populations in Rwanda free of charge. The Legal Aid Forum is classified as a community development organization registered in Rwanda.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Rwanda under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Legal Aid Forum is registered in Rwanda. 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.
The Legal Aid Forum is registered in Rwanda. 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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MAKUENI HOSTS LEGAL AID FORUM BY WATCHDOG COMMISSION - Makueni County Government
Review the Legal Aid Forum report | The New Times - The New Times
Legal Aid Forum report on detentions inaccurate - govt | The New Times - The New Times
Forum calls for criminal legal aid | The New Times - The New Times
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about The Legal Aid Forum
- What is The Legal Aid Forum?
- The Legal Aid Forum is a community development ngo, Rwanda. This project is implemented by The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) and is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Rwanda. The wide use of mobile technology in Rwanda will allow LAF to provide legal information and advice to vulnerable populations in Rwanda free of charge.
- Where is The Legal Aid Forum located?
- Headquartered in Rwanda.
- Is The Legal Aid Forum trustworthy?
- The Legal Aid Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25 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 The Legal Aid Forum's registration number?
- Registration: RW-RGB-114 (Rwanda).
- Are donations to The Legal Aid Forum tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Rwanda 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.