World Action Fund
To engage in long-term development efforts aimed at alleviating suffering by addressing the root causes of poverty, improved health, fostering sustainable solutions that protect, empower people
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To engage in long-term development efforts aimed at alleviating suffering by addressing the root causes of poverty, improved health, fostering sustainable solutions that protect, empower people
Mission
To engage in long-term development efforts aimed at alleviating suffering by addressing the root causes of poverty, improved health, fostering sustainable solutions that protect, empower people
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in UgandaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, World Action Fund has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 580 charities in Uganda it 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 nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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 + methodologyWorld Action Fund is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Arua, West Nile, Uganda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Uganda. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
World Action Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 animal welfare charities in Uganda is 33/100.
World Action Fund is located in Arua, West Nile, Uganda. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
World Action Fund is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Uganda.
According to GiveRadar's records, World Action Fund 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.
To engage in long-term development efforts aimed at alleviating suffering by addressing the root causes of poverty, improved health, fostering sustainable solutions that protect, empower people World Action Fund is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Uganda. The organization was founded in 2014.
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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.
World Action Fund 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.
World Action Fund 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
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Maryland Girl Scouts take action for wildlife - Humane World for Animals
MRA’s Ongoing Partnership With The Roadracing World Action Fund - Roadracing World
Here are the wins for animals in just-passed US funding package - Humane World for Animals
N2 Holding AirFence Fundraiser for RWAF - Roadracing World
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund support NIH’s new commitment to reduce animal use in research - Humane World for Animals
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund applaud FDA’s historic move to phase out animal testing for biologics and drugs - Humane World for Animals
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund encouraged by EPA’s renewed commitment to ending animal testing - Humane World for Animals
AMA Thanks Roadracing World Action Fund, MotoAmerica for Support in VMD Road Racing Efforts - American Motorcyclist Association
Roadracing World Action Fund Donor Profile: Leslie Stretch - Roadracing World
Roadracing World Action Fund Superbike Ride: 2-Up For Charity - Ultimate Motorcycling
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Most common causes in Uganda
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2014
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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
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 World Action Fund
- What is World Action Fund?
- World Action Fund is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Arua, Uganda. To engage in long-term development efforts aimed at alleviating suffering by addressing the root causes of poverty, improved health, fostering sustainable solutions that protect, empower people
- When was World Action Fund founded?
- World Action Fund was founded in 2014.
- Where is World Action Fund located?
- Headquartered in Arua, West Nile, Uganda.
- Is World Action Fund trustworthy?
- World Action Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 World Action Fund's website?
- https://wafuganda.org
- Are donations to World Action Fund 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.