Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam)
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Vietnam remains one of the world’s most contaminated countries, with an estimated 800,000 tons of unexploded bombs left over from the war.
MAG is a humanitarian non-government organization clearing explosive remnants of war in current and former conflict zones. Established in the UK in 1989, its work has helped millions of people of conflict-affected communities in 68 countries around the world, giving them greater safety and opportunities to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures. MAG co-shared the Nobel Peace Prize for its contribution to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines which culminated in the signing of the Mine Ban Treaty in 1997.
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 494 charities in Vietnam it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore Vietnam
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Viet Nam under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) is listed in Viet Nam. 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.
Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) is listed in Viet Nam. 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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#30 of 494 charities in Vietnam on integrity score
51/100 puts it in the top 7% of the cohort, tied with 17 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar charities in Vietnam.
Cause areas in Vietnam
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Frequently asked questions about Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam)
Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) is a nonprofit based in Hanoi, Vietnam. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Vietnam remains one of the world’s most contaminated countries, with an estimated 800,000 tons of unexploded bombs left over from the war. Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) is based in Vietnam. The organization was founded in 1989.
Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) is located in Hanoi, Vietnam. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
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Quick facts about Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam)
- What is Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam)?
- Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) is a international ngo based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Vietnam remains one of the world’s most contaminated countries, with an estimated 800,000 tons of unexploded bombs left over from the war.
- When was Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) founded?
- Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam)?
- Valentina Stivanello serves as Country Director.
- Where is Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) located?
- Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Is Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) trustworthy?
- Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam)'s website?
- https://www.maginternational.org/vietnam
- Are donations to Mines Advisory Group (Vietnam) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Vietnam 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.