Volunteer Action Network
We are committed to being a leading Organization for women's empowerment in Uganda, enabling women and girls to live productive lives with respect and dignity.
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We are committed to being a leading Organization for women's empowerment in Uganda, enabling women and girls to live productive lives with respect and dignity.
Mission
We are committed to being a leading Organization for women's empowerment in Uganda, enabling women and girls to live productive lives with respect and dignity.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in UgandaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Volunteer Action Network with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in Uganda - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Uganda data
- GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for Volunteer Action Network, in line with the typical environment charities in Uganda it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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 + methodologyVolunteer Action Network is a registered environment nonprofit based in Gulu, Uganda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Uganda. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Volunteer Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 environment charities in Uganda is 33/100.
Volunteer Action Network is located in Gulu, Uganda. Its registered address is Plot 22 Pece School Road.
Volunteer Action Network is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Uganda.
According to GiveRadar's records, Volunteer Action Network is a registered nonprofit in Uganda. 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.
We are committed to being a leading Organization for women's empowerment in Uganda, enabling women and girls to live productive lives with respect and dignity. Volunteer Action Network is classified as an environment organization registered in Uganda.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Volunteer Action Network is registered in Uganda. 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.
Volunteer Action Network is registered in Uganda. 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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Latest news
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Activity timeline
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How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Uganda
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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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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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear 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 Volunteer Action Network
- What is Volunteer Action Network?
- Volunteer Action Network is a environment nonprofit organization based in Gulu, Uganda. We are committed to being a leading Organization for women's empowerment in Uganda, enabling women and girls to live productive lives with respect and dignity.
- Where is Volunteer Action Network located?
- Headquartered in Gulu, Uganda.
- Is Volunteer Action Network trustworthy?
- Volunteer Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Volunteer Action Network's website?
- http://www.vacnetwork.org
- Are donations to Volunteer Action Network tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda 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.