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Transformation Resource Centre

Advocating justice, human rights and participatory democracy

Maseru · Lesotho Advocacy & Civil Rights
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41 / 100
Integrity score
Partial transparency

About

The Transformation Resource Centre is an ecumenical non-governmental organisation in Lesotho that since 1979 has promoted justice, peace and participatory development for poor and marginalised people. Its work spans democracy and human rights, the rule of law, water and environmental justice, parliamentary strengthening, and library and information services. It is based in Maseru and received the Africa Faith and Justice Network award in 2013.

Mission

To promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and environmental justice for marginalised people in Lesotho.

Founder story

The Transformation Resource Centre was founded in 1979 as an ecumenical non-governmental organisation working for justice, peace and participatory development on behalf of poor and marginalised Basotho.

The Transformation Resource Centre was founded in 1979 as an ecumenical non-governmental organisation working for justice, peace and participatory development on behalf of poor and marginalised Basotho.

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Integrity assessment

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Registration 8/20
No registration ID on record 0
Listed in official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 6/20
No officers disclosed 0
No officer titles disclosed 0
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 7/10
Website +3
No email on file 0
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

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  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Lesotho GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 79% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar advocacy & civil rights charities in Lesotho.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
41 Peer average
41

Cause areas in Lesotho

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Community Development
30
Health
28
Advocacy & Civil Rights
26
Human Services
20
Youth Development
11
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Last updated
June 19, 2026
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Profile completeness
45%
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Transformation Resource Centre

Transformation Resource Centre is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

The Transformation Resource Centre is an ecumenical non-governmental organisation in Lesotho that since 1979 has promoted justice, peace and participatory development for poor and marginalised people. Its work spans democracy and human rights, the rule of law, water and environmental justice, parliamentary strengthening, and library and information services. It is based in Maseru and received the Africa Faith and Justice Network award in 2013. Transformation Resource Centre is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1979.

Transformation Resource Centre is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

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Quick facts about Transformation Resource Centre

What is Transformation Resource Centre?
Transformation Resource Centre is a advocacy & civil rights ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Transformation Resource Centre is an ecumenical non-governmental organisation in Lesotho that since 1979 has promoted justice, peace and participatory development for poor and marginalised people. Its work spans democracy and human rights, the rule of law, water and environmental justice, parliamentary strengthening, and library and information services. It is based in Maseru and received the Africa Faith and Justice Network award in 2013.
When was Transformation Resource Centre founded?
Transformation Resource Centre was founded in 1979.
Where is Transformation Resource Centre located?
Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
Is Transformation Resource Centre trustworthy?
Transformation Resource Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Transformation Resource Centre's website?
https://www.trc.org.ls/
Are donations to Transformation Resource Centre 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.