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DKT International

Social marketing nonprofit advancing family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention in Sierra Leone

DKT International Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
Sierra Leone

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 where
Operating countries (1)
Sierra Leone

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

DKT 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.

DKT 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 Leone
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 49

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

DKT 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MI
Michael O••••••• E••••

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

DKT International: The Abortion Giant You’ve Never Heard About - National Right to Life
Jun 2026
nrlc.org
Nigeria battles unwanted pregnancies as DKT unveils new contraceptive device - Vanguard News
Jun 2026
www.vanguardngr.com
DKT International Nigeria launches Avibela to expand women’s reproductive health options - Daily Post Nigeria
Jun 2026
dailypost.ng
DKT Introduces SilverCare Mini, a Hormone-Free IUD in Mexico - Mexico Business News
Oct 2025
mexicobusiness.news
CarePoint Hospital, DKT International, others partner to provide free healthcare services to Lagos residents - Business
Feb 2021
businessday.ng
Brennan Center Statement on D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in DKT International v. USAID, et. al. - Brennan Cent
Oct 2019
www.brennancenter.org
Family Planning Nonprofit DKT International Expands from Ghana in Anglophone West Africa into Sierra Leone and Liberia -
Mar 2019
www.biospace.com
Ipas partners with DKT International to expand access to safe abortion in 100+ countries - ipas.org
May 2017
www.ipas.org
DKT recalls Country Director over Joy News expose´ - Modern Ghana
Jan 2017
www.modernghana.com
Family planning giant, DKT International, in fake abortion drugs scandal - Modern Ghana
Jan 2017
www.modernghana.com

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Cause areas in Sierra Leone

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health this charity 95
Community Development 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education 36
Youth Development 32
International 29
Religion 26
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Most common causes in Sierra Leone

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 170
Poverty 130
Health 119
Children 109
Women 93
Education 86
Human Rights 77
Youth Development 71

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

Last updated
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.