Children of the Nations
Christian organisation supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Sierra Leone with health and education
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Visit www.cotni.orgAbout Children of the Nations
It was here, on a mission trip in 1995, that COTN Founders Chris and Debbie Clark felt called to care for the needs of children orphaned by war and disease. Since then, the organisation has grown through hundreds of supporters working to build a better future for children in Sierra Leone.
Mission
To provide healthcare, education, and holistic support to orphaned and vulnerable children in Sierra Leone.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesChildren of the Nations was founded in 1995 by Chris and Debbie Clark to care for children orphaned by war and disease, and works in Sierra Leone among other countries.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Children of the Nations has a partial profile.
- 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 not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any youth development charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 32 youth development charities in Sierra Leone it 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 + methodologyChildren of the Nations is a youth development 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 1995 and has been operating for 31 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.
Children of the Nations 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 youth development charities in Sierra Leone is 48/100.
Children of the Nations is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Children of the Nations is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Children of the Nations 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.
It was here, on a mission trip in 1995, that COTN Founders Chris and Debbie Clark felt called to care for the needs of children orphaned by war and disease. Since then, the organisation has grown through hundreds of supporters working to build a better future for children in Sierra Leone. Children of the Nations is a youth development organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1995.
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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.
Children of the Nations 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.
Children of the Nations 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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Data sources
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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 · 1995
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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 Children of the Nations
- What is Children of the Nations?
- Children of the Nations is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It was here, on a mission trip in 1995, that COTN Founders Chris and Debbie Clark felt called to care for the needs of children orphaned by war and disease. Since then, the organisation has grown through hundreds of supporters working to build a better future for children in Sierra Leone.
- When was Children of the Nations founded?
- Children of the Nations was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Children of the Nations?
- Rev. Dr. Aiah Foday-Khabenje.
- Where is Children of the Nations located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Children of the Nations trustworthy?
- Children of the Nations 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 Children of the Nations's website?
- https://www.cotni.org/
- Are donations to Children of the Nations 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.