World Vision Lesotho
Christian relief and child-focused development in Lesotho
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World Vision International Lesotho is the Lesotho field office of World Vision International, a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. Working in the country since 1987, it focuses on child protection, livelihoods and food security, nutrition, and water and hygiene to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and families. Its programmes include sustainable farming training, greenhouse vegetable production, and support for child protection units.
Mission
To improve the well-being of vulnerable children and families in Lesotho through child protection, livelihoods, and community development.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesWorld Vision began working in Lesotho in 1987 as the in-country field office of World Vision International, the global Christian relief and development organisation, focusing on child protection, livelihoods and food security.
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, World Vision Lesotho has a partial profile.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Lesotho GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Vision Lesotho is an international nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
World Vision Lesotho has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Lesotho is 41/100.
World Vision Lesotho is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
World Vision Lesotho is classified as an International organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.
World Vision Lesotho is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho 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. 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.
World Vision International Lesotho is the Lesotho field office of World Vision International, a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. Working in the country since 1987, it focuses on child protection, livelihoods and food security, nutrition, and water and hygiene to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and families. Its programmes include sustainable farming training, greenhouse vegetable production, and support for child protection units. World Vision Lesotho is an international organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1987.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
World Vision Lesotho is listed in Lesotho. 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.
World Vision Lesotho is listed in Lesotho. 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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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1987
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Vision Lesotho
- What is World Vision Lesotho?
- World Vision Lesotho is a international ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. World Vision International Lesotho is the Lesotho field office of World Vision International, a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. Working in the country since 1987, it focuses on child protection, livelihoods and food security, nutrition, and water and hygiene to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and families. Its programmes include sustainable farming training, greenhouse vegetable production, and support for child protection units.
- When was World Vision Lesotho founded?
- World Vision Lesotho was founded in 1987.
- Where is World Vision Lesotho located?
- Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
- Is World Vision Lesotho trustworthy?
- World Vision Lesotho has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 World Vision Lesotho's website?
- https://www.wvi.org/lesotho
- Are donations to World Vision Lesotho tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho 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.