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Ugeafi

Eastern DRC development and peacebuilding NGO

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38
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
38/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Ugeafi

The Union of Study and Action Groups for the Development of Fizi-Itombwe (UGEAFI) is a development NGO based in Uvira, operating across North and South Kivu in eastern DRC as well as in South Sudan. It works alongside communities on sustainable agriculture, education, health, access to water, and peacebuilding.

Headquarters
Uvira, South Kivu
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

To improve living conditions and build lasting peace in eastern DRC communities through integrated programs in agriculture, education, health, and water access.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (2)
DR Congo South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in DR Congo
Integrity Assessment This charity: 38
Peer average: 38

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 Ugeafi with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than 89% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 85% of the 118 charities in the DR Congo it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the DR Congo - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore DR Congo data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • 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.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ugeafi is a community development nonprofit based in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Ugeafi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. 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 38 ('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 DR Congo is 38/100.

Ugeafi is located in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo.

Ugeafi is classified as a Community Development organization, based in DR Congo. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

Ugeafi is listed in GiveRadar's directory of DR Congo 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. 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.

The Union of Study and Action Groups for the Development of Fizi-Itombwe (UGEAFI) is a development NGO based in Uvira, operating across North and South Kivu in eastern DRC as well as in South Sudan. It works alongside communities on sustainable agriculture, education, health, access to water, and peacebuilding. Ugeafi is a community development organization based in DR Congo.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Congo, The Democratic Republic of the under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Joseph R••••••• G••••••••
Communications Officer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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

Six miliciens du groupe armé Makanika tués lors d’une attaque d’une position des FARDC à Ugeafi (Sud-Kivu) - Radio Okapi |

www.radiookapi.net ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Six miliciens du groupe armé Makanika tués lors d’une attaque d’une position des FARDC à Ugeafi (Sud-Kivu) - Radio Okapi
Jan 2025
www.radiookapi.net

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Cause areas in DR Congo

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

Environment 43
Community Development this charity 28
Advocacy & Civil Rights 13
Human Services 11
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Most common causes in DR Congo

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

Community Development 46
Environment 43
Peace 16
Poverty 15
Human Rights 15
Women 12
Biodiversity 11
Agriculture 10
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Community Development in DR Congo

Sources and verification

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

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 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 · 5
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • 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

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Quick facts about Ugeafi

What is Ugeafi?
Ugeafi is a community development nonprofit organization based in Uvira, DR Congo. The Union of Study and Action Groups for the Development of Fizi-Itombwe (UGEAFI) is a development NGO based in Uvira, operating across North and South Kivu in eastern DRC as well as in South Sudan. It works alongside communities on sustainable agriculture, education, health, access to water, and peacebuilding.
Where is Ugeafi located?
Headquartered in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Ugeafi trustworthy?
Ugeafi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 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 Ugeafi's website?
https://www.ugeafi.org
Are donations to Ugeafi tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of DR Congo 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.