Ugeafi
Eastern DRC development and peacebuilding NGO
About
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.
To improve living conditions and build lasting peace in eastern DRC communities through integrated programs in agriculture, education, health, and water access.
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DR Congo
South Sudan
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- It has more complete contact information than 89% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Congo, The Democratic Republic of the under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ugeafi is listed in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. 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.
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#8 of 118 charities in the DR Congo on integrity score
40/100 puts it in the top 7% of the cohort, tied with 3 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar community development charities in DR Congo.
Cause areas in DR Congo
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Frequently asked questions about Ugeafi
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 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
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.
Ugeafi is classified as a Community Development organization, based in DR Congo. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
Ugeafi is located in Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo.
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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 40 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 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.