World Relief International
Health and livelihoods programs across Darfur and Blue Nile
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World Relief International (WRI) is a US-based humanitarian organization founded in 1944 that has worked in Sudan since 2004. It provides health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods programs, notably in Darfur, Blue Nile and Khartoum.
To deliver health, nutrition and livelihoods support to communities in Sudan.
World Relief is a US-based humanitarian organization (founded 1944) that has worked in Sudan since 2004, providing health, nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods, notably in Darfur, Blue Nile and Khartoum. It also maintains a Sudan-specific Facebook page (facebook.com/wrsudan).
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Sudan
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, World Relief International has a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Sudan GiveRadar currently tracks. 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 charities in Sudan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sudan data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sudan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
World Relief International is listed in Sudan. 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 Relief International is listed in Sudan. 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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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 2 similar disaster relief charities in Sudan.
Cause areas in Sudan
Charities working in each area.
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Frequently asked questions about World Relief International
World Relief International is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Khartoum, Sudan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1944 and has been operating for 82 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
World Relief International (WRI) is a US-based humanitarian organization founded in 1944 that has worked in Sudan since 2004. It provides health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods programs, notably in Darfur, Blue Nile and Khartoum. World Relief International is a disaster relief organization based in Sudan. The organization was founded in 1944.
World Relief International is located in Khartoum, Sudan. The organization was established in 1944 and has been active for 82 years.
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Quick facts about World Relief International
- What is World Relief International?
- World Relief International is a disaster relief non-governmental based in Khartoum, Sudan. World Relief International (WRI) is a US-based humanitarian organization founded in 1944 that has worked in Sudan since 2004. It provides health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods programs, notably in Darfur, Blue Nile and Khartoum.
- When was World Relief International founded?
- World Relief International was founded in 1944.
- Where is World Relief International located?
- Headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.
- Is World Relief International trustworthy?
- World Relief International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Relief International's website?
- http://www.worldrelief.org/sudan
- Are donations to World Relief International tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sudan 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.