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.
To save lives by eliminating hunger through prevention, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.
Direct 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.
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Kuwait
Sierra Leone
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- 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
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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).
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Joint first of 469 charities in Sierra Leone on integrity score
At the cohort maximum (49/100), shared with 118 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar disaster relief 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 Direct Aid
Direct 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 (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.
Direct Aid is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
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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.