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AFENET

Strengthening field epidemiology capacity to prevent and control epidemic diseases across Africa

African Field Epidemiology Network

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49
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About AFENET

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service organization dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities it serves in liaison with ministries of health and other partners.

Founded
Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
Sierra Leone

Mission

Committed to ensuring effective prevention and control of epidemic and other priority public health problems.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Health
Operating countries (1)
Sierra Leone

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service alliance established in 2005 to strengthen field epidemiology capacity across Africa.

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service alliance established in 2005 to strengthen field epidemiology capacity across Africa.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Sierra Leone
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 49

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, AFENET has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any health charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
  • GiveRadar's profile for AFENET draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical health charities in Sierra Leone it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Afenet is a health 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 2005 and has been operating for 21 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.

Afenet 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 health charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.

Afenet is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Afenet is classified as a Health organization, based in Sierra Leone.

Afenet 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.

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service organization dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities it serves in liaison with ministries of health and other partners. Afenet is a health organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2005.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

GE
Gebrekrstos N•••• G••••

Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

FAO empowers national veterinary and wildlife workforce in Sierra Leone with critical epidemiology skills - Food and Agriculture Organization

www.fao.org ·

Five Highlights from the 6th African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Scientific Conference - African Union

au.int ·

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) - newvision.co.ug

www.newvision.co.ug ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

FAO empowers national veterinary and wildlife workforce in Sierra Leone with critical epidemiology skills - Food and Agr
Jan 2025
www.fao.org
Five Highlights from the 6th African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Scientific Conference - African Union
Jul 2017
au.int
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) - newvision.co.ug
Mar 2016
www.newvision.co.ug

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Cause areas in Sierra Leone

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health this charity 95
Community Development 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education 36
Youth Development 32
International 29
Religion 26
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Most common causes in Sierra Leone

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 170
Poverty 130
Health 119
Children 109
Women 93
Education 86
Human Rights 77
Youth Development 71
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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

Last updated
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about AFENET

What is AFENET?
AFENET is a health nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service organization dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities it serves in liaison with ministries of health and other partners.
When was AFENET founded?
AFENET was founded in 2005.
Who leads AFENET?
Gebrekrstos Negas Gebru.
Where is AFENET located?
Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Is AFENET trustworthy?
AFENET 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 AFENET's website?
https://afenet.net
Are donations to AFENET 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.