Children of the Nations
Christian organisation supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Sierra Leone with health and education
About
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.
To provide healthcare, education, and holistic support to orphaned and vulnerable children in Sierra Leone.
Children 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.
Focus & reach
Sierra Leone
United States
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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 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
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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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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar youth development charities in Sierra Leone.
Cause areas in Sierra Leone
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions about Children of the Nations
Children 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.
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.
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.
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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.