Home Countries Sierra Leone Disaster Relief Cap Anamur
Cap Anamur logo

Cap Anamur

International emergency medical organization providing relief in war zones, after natural disasters, and in crisis situations

Freetown, Western Area Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Cap Anamur

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit cap-anamur.org
46
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Cap Anamur

Cap Anamur has been working in war and crisis zones, after natural disasters, and in various emergency situations for over 40 years. Around the globe, its doctors, nurses, and project workers provide professional and immediate emergency support.

Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
Sierra Leone

Mission

Fundamentally aimed at creating sustainable structures that improve the living conditions of the people.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Cap Anamur, also known as German Emergency Doctors, was founded in 1979 by Christel and Rupert Neudeck in response to the Vietnamese boat people crisis.

Cap Anamur, also known as German Emergency Doctors, was founded in 1979 by Christel and Rupert Neudeck in response to the Vietnamese boat people crisis.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Sierra Leone
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
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, Cap Anamur has a partial profile.

  • 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
  • GiveRadar's profile for Cap Anamur draws on its contact details, in line with the typical 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cap Anamur 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Cap Anamur has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 49/100.

Cap Anamur is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.

Cap Anamur is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Sierra Leone.

Cap Anamur 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.

Cap Anamur has been working in war and crisis zones, after natural disasters, and in various emergency situations for over 40 years. Around the globe, its doctors, nurses, and project workers provide professional and immediate emergency support. Cap Anamur is a disaster relief organization based in Sierra Leone.

Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

MA
Marlene H•••••

Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Photo Gallery: The Cap Anamur Controversy - Spiegel
Oct 2009
www.spiegel.de
Handling of Cap Anamur asylum claims was flawed, says UNHCR - UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Jul 2004
www.unhcr.org

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in Sierra Leone

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

Health 95
Community Development 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education 36
Youth Development 32
International 29
Religion 26
Disaster Relief this charity 12
See all cause areas in Sierra Leone

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

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 · 5
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Cap Anamur

What is Cap Anamur?
Cap Anamur is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Cap Anamur has been working in war and crisis zones, after natural disasters, and in various emergency situations for over 40 years. Around the globe, its doctors, nurses, and project workers provide professional and immediate emergency support.
Who leads Cap Anamur?
Marlene Hubner.
Where is Cap Anamur located?
Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Is Cap Anamur trustworthy?
Cap Anamur has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Cap Anamur's website?
https://cap-anamur.org
Are donations to Cap Anamur 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.