Direct Aid
Humanitarian organisation eliminating hunger and providing emergency relief in Sierra Leone and beyond
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Direct Aid (formerly Africa Muslims Committee, renamed in May 1999 after thirty-eight years of continuous giving) conducts wide-ranging charity projects in Sierra Leone and other countries, with a focus on eliminating hunger and providing support during and after emergency situations of conflict and natural disaster.
Mission
To save lives by eliminating hunger through prevention, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesDirect Aid (formerly Africa Muslims Agency/Committee) began its activities in 1981 as a Kuwait-based charity focused on development in Africa, and was renamed Direct Aid in May 1999. It runs education, water, health and relief projects including in Sierra Leone.
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, Direct Aid has a partial profile.
- Established in 1981, it predates 81% of the charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- 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 + methodologyDirect Aid 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 1981 and has been operating for 45 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.
Direct Aid 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.
Direct Aid is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its address is Bilal Bin Rabah Social Centre, Kossoh Town Western Rural District, Sierra Leone.
Direct Aid is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Direct Aid 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.
Direct Aid (formerly Africa Muslims Committee, renamed in May 1999 after thirty-eight years of continuous giving) conducts wide-ranging charity projects in Sierra Leone and other countries, with a focus on eliminating hunger and providing support during and after emergency situations of conflict and natural disaster. Direct Aid is a disaster relief organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1981.
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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.
Direct Aid 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.
Direct Aid 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Taliban Deputy PM Mullah Baradar Calls on UN to Direct Aid Towards Development Projects - خبرگزاری اطلس
Australian Embassy Zimbabwe Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2026 (up to AUD80,000) - Opportunity Desk
Australian Embassy Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Direct Aid Program Grants - Global South Opportunities
eLankidetza grants €350,000 in direct aid for Cuba and Sudan's humanitarian crisis - diarioeuskadi.eus
Ethiopia: European Union resumes direct financial aid - Table.Briefings
Morocco’s Direct Housing Aid Reaches Nearly 97,000 Beneficiaries - Morocco World News
Huckabee says next US-Israel security pact will end direct aid - Ynetnews
Trump launches $11B foreign health plan to replace USAID, shift focus to direct aid - Anadolu Ajansı
UK pauses most direct aid to Rwanda over DRC conflict - TRT Afrika
Activity timeline
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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 · 1981
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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 Direct Aid
- What is Direct Aid?
- Direct Aid is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Direct Aid (formerly Africa Muslims Committee, renamed in May 1999 after thirty-eight years of continuous giving) conducts wide-ranging charity projects in Sierra Leone and other countries, with a focus on eliminating hunger and providing support during and after emergency situations of conflict and natural disaster.
- When was Direct Aid founded?
- Direct Aid was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Direct Aid?
- Abdelali Baggar.
- Where is Direct Aid located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Direct Aid trustworthy?
- Direct Aid 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 Direct Aid's website?
- https://direct-aid.org
- Are donations to Direct Aid 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.