Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS)
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) was founded on the principle that every child has the 'right to education'. We enable some of Zambia's most needy children - Orphans …
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Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) was founded on the principle that every child has the 'right to education'. We enable some of Zambia's most needy children - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), especially girls - to access quality education by supporting community schools and the surrounding community. Through this, we want to enable the children to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to develop to their full potential, hence giving them hope for the future.
Mission
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) was founded on the principle that every child has the 'right to education'. We enable some of Zambia's most needy children - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), especially girls - to access quality education by supporting community schools and the surrounding community. Through this, we want to enable the children to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to develop to their full potential, hence giving them hope for the future.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyZambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lusaka, Zambia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Zambia. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) 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 human services charities in Zambia is 30/100.
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is located in Lusaka, Zambia. Its registered address is PO BOX 50429.
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Zambia.
According to GiveRadar's records, Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is a registered nonprofit in Zambia. 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.
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) was founded on the principle that every child has the 'right to education'. We enable some of Zambia's most needy children - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), especially girls - to access quality education by supporting community schools and the surrounding community. Through this, we want to enable the children to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to develop to their full potential, hence giving them hope for the future. Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is classified as a human services organization registered in Zambia.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Zambia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is registered in Zambia. 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.
Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is registered in Zambia. 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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Roger Federer Foundation Partners With OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to Bring Vision Care to Zambian Schoolchildren - VisionMonday.com
Roger Federer Foundation Partners with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to Bring Vision Care to Thousands of Zambian Schoolchildren - Koreabizwire
Airtel Zambia scoops “Best dividend paying company” - african markets
Airtel Supports the Zambian Ministry of Education with Classrooms and an Ablution Facility - TechAfrica News
Airtel Zambia launches fibre connectivity service for businesses - Telecompaper
Airtel Zambia launches 'Be Fraud Alert' awareness campaign - Telecompaper
Airtel Zambia starts '12 days of Christmas' CSR campaign - Telecompaper
Airtel Zambia boosts fight against TB with routers for diagnostic centres - Telecompaper
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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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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
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Quick facts about Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS)
- What is Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS)?
- Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) was founded on the principle that every child has the 'right to education'. We enable some of Zambia's most needy children - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), especially girls - to access quality education by supporting community schools and the surrounding community. Through this, we want to enable the children to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to develop to their full potential, hence giving them hope for the future.
- Where is Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) located?
- Headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia.
- Is Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) trustworthy?
- Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) 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 Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS)'s website?
- http://www.zocs.org.zm
- Are donations to Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Zambia 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.