Tribes and Natures Defenders
Empowering indigenous communities and protecting the environment in the Philippines
Tribes and Natures Defenders Inc.
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Tribes and Natures Defenders is based in Initao and works to empower indigenous peoples communities across the Philippines and beyond. It provides start-up capital to tribal farmers and women, supports youth education, health, and environmental protection, and promotes sustainable community development. The organization also advocates for indigenous rights to self-determination and intercultural respect, while working to rehabilitate and protect natural environments.
Mission
Empower the children, women and men of the Indigenous Peoples Communities of Philippines and other countries where the needs are found through the start -up capital to tribal farmers, tribal women, youth and support for tribal education, health, environmental protection and sustainable community development that changes lives ; rehabilitate and protect the environment; promote their rights to self determination, intercultural appreciation and respect; ensure the self governance, and ownership of the Indigenous peoples Ancestral Domain lands; respect their culture and tradition; ensure equal treatment of the community and participation on the involvement of men and women in implementing sustainable integrated area development and ensure equal access to and control of its corresponding resources and activities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesTribes and Natures Defenders Inc., founded in 2007 (formerly Higa-onon Ha Migsabuwa Ta Lanao Inc.), is an indigenous-led nonprofit in Initao, Misamis Oriental, created by a Tribal Council of Elders to protect sacred forests, restore degraded mountains, advance food security, …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tribes and Natures Defenders has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTribes and Natures Defenders is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Initao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Tribes and Natures Defenders 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 animal welfare charities in Philippines is 42/100.
Tribes and Natures Defenders is located in Initao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is Purok 1, Kanitoan, Philippines.
Tribes and Natures Defenders is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Philippines.
According to GiveRadar's records, Tribes and Natures Defenders is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. 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.
Tribes and Natures Defenders is based in Initao and works to empower indigenous peoples communities across the Philippines and beyond. It provides start-up capital to tribal farmers and women, supports youth education, health, and environmental protection, and promotes sustainable community development. The organization also advocates for indigenous rights to self-determination and intercultural respect, while working to rehabilitate and protect natural environments. Tribes and Natures Defenders is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2007.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Tribes and Natures Defenders Inc. is registered in Philippines. 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.
Tribes and Natures Defenders Inc. is registered in Philippines. 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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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2007
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Tribes and Natures Defenders
- What is Tribes and Natures Defenders?
- Tribes and Natures Defenders is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Initao, Philippines. Tribes and Natures Defenders is based in Initao and works to empower indigenous peoples communities across the Philippines and beyond. It provides start-up capital to tribal farmers and women, supports youth education, health, and environmental protection, and promotes sustainable community development. The organization also advocates for indigenous rights to self-determination and intercultural respect, while working to rehabilitate and protect natural environments.
- When was Tribes and Natures Defenders founded?
- Tribes and Natures Defenders was founded in 2007.
- Where is Tribes and Natures Defenders located?
- Headquartered in Initao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
- Is Tribes and Natures Defenders trustworthy?
- Tribes and Natures Defenders 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 Tribes and Natures Defenders's website?
- http://www.tribes-natures-defenders.org
- Are donations to Tribes and Natures Defenders tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines 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.