Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)
Ending domestic violence and advancing women's rights since 1982
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) or Pertubuhan Pertolongan Wanita
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The Women's Aid Organisation (WAO), established in 1982 and based in Petaling Jaya, is Malaysia's largest service provider for women and children affected by domestic violence. The organisation founded Malaysia's first domestic violence shelter and works to promote women's rights, worth, and dignity, addressing the root cause of gender inequality that underlies the abuse experienced by an estimated 800,000 women in the country.
Mission
To eradicate violence against women and advance gender equality in Malaysia through direct services, advocacy, and public education.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) with a partial profile.
- Established in 1982, it predates 91% of the human services charities in Malaysia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 86% of the 77 human services charities in Malaysia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any human services charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWomen's Aid Organisation (WAO) is a human services nonprofit based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is PPM-001-10-08041983. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) 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 human services charities in Malaysia is 46/100.
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Malaysia.
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia 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. 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.
The Women's Aid Organisation (WAO), established in 1982 and based in Petaling Jaya, is Malaysia's largest service provider for women and children affected by domestic violence. The organisation founded Malaysia's first domestic violence shelter and works to promote women's rights, worth, and dignity, addressing the root cause of gender inequality that underlies the abuse experienced by an estimated 800,000 women in the country. Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is a human services organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1982.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) or Pertubuhan Pertolongan Wanita is listed in Malaysia. 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.
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) or Pertubuhan Pertolongan Wanita is listed in Malaysia. 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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 · 1982
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)
- What is Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)?
- Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The Women's Aid Organisation (WAO), established in 1982 and based in Petaling Jaya, is Malaysia's largest service provider for women and children affected by domestic violence. The organisation founded Malaysia's first domestic violence shelter and works to promote women's rights, worth, and dignity, addressing the root cause of gender inequality that underlies the abuse experienced by an estimated 800,000 women in the country.
- When was Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) founded?
- Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) was founded in 1982.
- Where is Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) located?
- Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Is Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) trustworthy?
- Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) 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 Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)'s registration number?
- Registration: PPM-001-10-08041983 (Malaysia).
- What is Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)'s website?
- https://www.wao.org.my
- Are donations to Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia 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.