Action for Humanity Foundation
UK-based global charity providing humanitarian aid and assistance to communities devastated by conflict
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Visit actionforhumanity.orgAbout Action for Humanity Foundation
Action for Humanity is a UK-based global charity founded by a group of doctors to provide assistance and aid to those devastated by conflict. It is the parent organisation of Syria Relief, the largest Syria-focused NGO operating in the region.
Mission
To mobilize, protect and develop the capacity of vulnerable community members affected by crisis and conflict.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFounded in 2011 as Syria Relief in response to the Syrian civil war, the UK-based charity later rebranded as Action for Humanity as it expanded its international humanitarian operations.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Sierra LeoneConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Action for Humanity Foundation has a partial profile.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAction for Humanity Foundation is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Action for Humanity Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 disaster relief charities in Sierra Leone is 48/100.
Action for Humanity Foundation is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Action for Humanity Foundation is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Action for Humanity Foundation is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sierra Leone 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. 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.
Action for Humanity is a UK-based global charity founded by a group of doctors to provide assistance and aid to those devastated by conflict. It is the parent organisation of Syria Relief, the largest Syria-focused NGO operating in the region. Action for Humanity Foundation is a disaster relief organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2011.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Action for Humanity Foundation is listed in Sierra Leone. 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.
Action for Humanity Foundation is listed in Sierra Leone. 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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Leadership
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Sierra Leone
Causes charities work on most.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
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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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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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 · 2011
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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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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
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Quick facts about Action for Humanity Foundation
- What is Action for Humanity Foundation?
- Action for Humanity Foundation is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Action for Humanity is a UK-based global charity founded by a group of doctors to provide assistance and aid to those devastated by conflict. It is the parent organisation of Syria Relief, the largest Syria-focused NGO operating in the region.
- When was Action for Humanity Foundation founded?
- Action for Humanity Foundation was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Action for Humanity Foundation?
- Ibrahim Sorie Fofanah.
- Where is Action for Humanity Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Action for Humanity Foundation trustworthy?
- Action for Humanity Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Action for Humanity Foundation's website?
- https://actionforhumanity.org
- Are donations to Action for Humanity Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone 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.