We Need Books
To build an inclusive community, spark imagination and empower refugees and migrants to choose their paths in life by providing access to knowledge in a space that feels …
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To build an inclusive community, spark imagination and empower refugees and migrants to choose their paths in life by providing access to knowledge in a space that feels like home.
Mission
To build an inclusive community, spark imagination and empower refugees and migrants to choose their paths in life by providing access to knowledge in a space that feels like home.
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWe Need Books is a registered environment nonprofit based in Athens, Attica, Greece. It is registered with the official charity registry of Greece. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
We Need Books 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 Greece is 30/100.
We Need Books is located in Athens, Attica, Greece. Its registered address is 7 Evias Street.
We Need Books is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Greece.
According to GiveRadar's records, We Need Books is a registered nonprofit in Greece. 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.
To build an inclusive community, spark imagination and empower refugees and migrants to choose their paths in life by providing access to knowledge in a space that feels like home. We Need Books is classified as an environment organization registered in Greece.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Greece under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
We Need Books is in Greece, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
We Need Books is registered in Greece. 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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We Need Books: Σε μια βιβλιοθήκη στην Κυψέλη θα βρεις βιβλία σε 60 διαφορετικές γλώσσες - ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ
We need books: Βιβλία από όλο τον κόσμο, στην Κυψέλη - CNN.gr
We Need Books: μια πολυγλωσσική και πολύχρωμη βιβλιοθήκη - avmag.gr
We Need Books: Η πρώτη πολυγλωσσική βιβλιοθήκη της Αθήνας βρίσκεται στην Κυψέλη - Oneman.gr
Βιβλία προς... υιοθεσία: Ένα πρωτότυπο πρόγραμμα που «τρέχει» η βιβλιοθήκη We Need Books - CNN.gr
«Υιοθετήστε ένα βιβλίο» προτρέπει η πολυγλωσσική βιβλιοθήκη We Need Books - LiFO
We Need Books: Η πρώτη πολυγλωσσική βιβλιοθήκη της Αθήνας είναι το μάθημα ζωής που χρειάζεσαι - marieclaire.gr
Γίνε εθελοντής στη Βιβλιοθήκη We Need Books - socialpolicy.gr
Αφηγητές παραμυθιών ζητούνται από τη We Need Books και το Ελληνικό Φόρουμ Προσφύγων - socialpolicy.gr
«We Need Books»: Μία βιβλιοθήκη σε κάθε δομή φιλοξενίας - Η Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών
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What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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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
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Quick facts about We Need Books
- What is We Need Books?
- We Need Books is a environment nonprofit organization based in Athens, Greece. To build an inclusive community, spark imagination and empower refugees and migrants to choose their paths in life by providing access to knowledge in a space that feels like home.
- Where is We Need Books located?
- Headquartered in Athens, Attica, Greece.
- Is We Need Books trustworthy?
- We Need Books 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 We Need Books's website?
- https://weneedbooks.org
- Are donations to We Need Books tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Greece 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.