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.
To improve the well-being of vulnerable children and families in Lesotho through child protection, livelihoods, and community development.
World 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.
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Lesotho
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- 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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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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Compared with 3 similar international charities in Lesotho.
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World 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 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.
World Vision Lesotho is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
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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.