Don Bosco Fambul
Supporting street-connected children and youth in Freetown through education and social services
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Don Bosco Fambul (DBF) is a local non-governmental organization that helps children, teenagers, and young people who live in situations of high vulnerability in the streets of Freetown.
To educate, train, inspire, and empower young people toward human, social, and spiritual growth in line with international development cooperation goals.
Run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, Don Bosco Fambul provides shelter, education and protection for vulnerable and street-connected children and young people in Freetown.
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- 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
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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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.
Don Bosco Fambul 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.
Don Bosco Fambul 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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Latest news
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Salesian organization Don Bosco Fambul celebrates its 25-year anniversary - missionnewswire.org
SIERRA LEONE: Don Bosco Fambul expands child-welfare work with grant secured by Salesian Missions - missionnewswire.org
Sierra Leone – Don Bosco Fambul, a reference point for the protection of children's rights in Sierra Leone, celebrates 25 years of service - ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana
Sierra Leone – Don Bosco Fambul signs agreement with First Lady to combat abuse and violence - ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana
Sierra Leone – "Don Bosco Fambul" draws on experience during Ebola to face coronavirus - ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana
SIERRA LEONE: Youth start reunification process with their families at successful Don Bosco Fambul street children program - missionnewswire.org
SIERRA LEONE: Don Bosco Fambul holds marathon in honor of St. John (Don) Bosco feast day - missionnewswire.org
SIERRA LEONE: After gaining an education with the support of Don Bosco Fambul graduate goes on to help other street children - missionnewswire.org
SIERRA LEONE: Don Bosco Fambul provides critical support and intervention services for inmates at Pademba Road Prison - missionnewswire.org
Sierra Leone - Fr Américo Chaquisse visits Don Bosco Fambul - ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana
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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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Don Bosco Fambul
- What is Don Bosco Fambul?
- Don Bosco Fambul is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Don Bosco Fambul (DBF) is a local non-governmental organization that helps children, teenagers, and young people who live in situations of high vulnerability in the streets of Freetown.
- Who leads Don Bosco Fambul?
- Samuel Thomas Bojon.
- Where is Don Bosco Fambul located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Don Bosco Fambul trustworthy?
- Don Bosco Fambul has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Don Bosco Fambul's website?
- https://donboscofambulsl.org/
- Are donations to Don Bosco Fambul 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.