DKT International
Social marketing nonprofit advancing family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention in Sierra Leone
DKT International Inc.
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Visit www.dktinternational.orgAbout DKT International Inc.
DKT International is a registered non-profit organization founded in 1989 that uses social marketing to increase access to family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, and safe reproductive health options. In Sierra Leone, DKT works to increase the availability and affordability of modern contraceptive methods.
Mission
Through dynamic social marketing, to provide couples with affordable and safe options for family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention, including access to a full spectrum of modern birth control methods.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesDKT International is a Washington DC-based nonprofit founded in 1989 by Phil Harvey that uses social marketing to expand access to family planning and HIV prevention in over 100 countries.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show DKT International with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any health 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 DKT International draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical health charities in Sierra Leone it tracks. 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 + methodologyDKT International is a health 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 1989 and has been operating for 37 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.
DKT International 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 health charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.
DKT International is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
DKT International is classified as a Health organization, based in Sierra Leone.
DKT International 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.
DKT International is a registered non-profit organization founded in 1989 that uses social marketing to increase access to family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, and safe reproductive health options. In Sierra Leone, DKT works to increase the availability and affordability of modern contraceptive methods. DKT International is a health organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1989.
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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.
DKT International Inc. 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.
DKT International Inc. 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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Leadership
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
DKT International: The Abortion Giant You’ve Never Heard About - National Right to Life
Nigeria battles unwanted pregnancies as DKT unveils new contraceptive device - Vanguard News
DKT International Nigeria launches Avibela to expand women’s reproductive health options - Daily Post Nigeria
DKT Introduces SilverCare Mini, a Hormone-Free IUD in Mexico - Mexico Business News
CarePoint Hospital, DKT International, others partner to provide free healthcare services to Lagos residents - Business News Nigeria
Brennan Center Statement on D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in DKT International v. USAID, et. al. - Brennan Center for Justice
Family Planning Nonprofit DKT International Expands from Ghana in Anglophone West Africa into Sierra Leone and Liberia - BioSpace
Ipas partners with DKT International to expand access to safe abortion in 100+ countries - ipas.org
DKT recalls Country Director over Joy News expose´ - Modern Ghana
Family planning giant, DKT International, in fake abortion drugs scandal - Modern Ghana
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Most common causes in Sierra Leone
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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 · 1989
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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 DKT International
- What is DKT International?
- DKT International is a health nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. DKT International is a registered non-profit organization founded in 1989 that uses social marketing to increase access to family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, and safe reproductive health options. In Sierra Leone, DKT works to increase the availability and affordability of modern contraceptive methods.
- When was DKT International founded?
- DKT International was founded in 1989.
- Who leads DKT International?
- Michael Okologba Enema.
- Where is DKT International located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is DKT International trustworthy?
- DKT International 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 DKT International's website?
- https://www.dktinternational.org
- Are donations to DKT International 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.