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Tumaini Letu

To promote and support the economic, social and cultural inclusion of refugees in Malawi so that refugees are integrated, empowered, self-reliant and have the opportunity to contribute to …

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33
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Tumaini Letu

To promote and support the economic, social and cultural inclusion of refugees in Malawi so that refugees are integrated, empowered, self-reliant and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Malawi in harmony with the host community.

Headquarters
Dowa, Central Region
Operating in
Malawi

Mission

To promote and support the economic, social and cultural inclusion of refugees in Malawi so that refugees are integrated, empowered, self-reliant and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Malawi in harmony with the host community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar human services in Malawi
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 31

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 Tumaini Letu with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Malawi - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malawi data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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

Tumaini Letu is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dowa, Central Region, Malawi. It is registered with the official charity registry of Malawi. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Tumaini Letu has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 human services charities in Malawi is 31/100.

Tumaini Letu is located in Dowa, Central Region, Malawi. Its registered address is Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

Tumaini Letu is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Malawi.

According to GiveRadar's records, Tumaini Letu is a registered nonprofit in Malawi. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

To promote and support the economic, social and cultural inclusion of refugees in Malawi so that refugees are integrated, empowered, self-reliant and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Malawi in harmony with the host community. Tumaini Letu is classified as a human services organization registered in Malawi.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Malawi Government hails Tumaini Festival - Malawi24
Nov 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini festival set for 3-6 November - AfricaBrief
Oct 2022
africabrief.substack.com
TUMAINI LETU - Malawi24
Oct 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini Letu says Tumaini Festival 2022 will be extraordinary - Malawi24
Oct 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini Letu exposes talent at Dzaleka ahead of Tumaini Festival 2022 - Malawi24
Oct 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini Letu Fundraising - Malawi24
Sep 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini Letu launches crowdfunding campaign ahead of Tumaini Festival 2022 - Malawi24
Sep 2022
malawi24.com
Dzaleka youths hail Tumaini Letu - Malawi24
Sep 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini Festival 2022 launched in style - Malawi24
Aug 2022
malawi24.com
Tumaini Festival returns in November – 7th edition, 4 days, 6 stages - Malawi Nyasa Times
May 2021
www.nyasatimes.com

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Most common causes in Malawi

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

Education 12
Climate 9
International Development 8
Children 8
Water 7
Domestic Violence 7
Gender Equality 7
Reproductive Health 7

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 7
  • 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
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Tumaini Letu

What is Tumaini Letu?
Tumaini Letu is a human services nonprofit organization based in Dowa, Malawi. To promote and support the economic, social and cultural inclusion of refugees in Malawi so that refugees are integrated, empowered, self-reliant and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Malawi in harmony with the host community.
Where is Tumaini Letu located?
Headquartered in Dowa, Central Region, Malawi.
Is Tumaini Letu trustworthy?
Tumaini Letu has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 Tumaini Letu's website?
https://tumainiletu.org/
Are donations to Tumaini Letu tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malawi 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.