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Waterloo-based organization expanding sustainable Christ-centered education through local school partnerships in Sierra Leone

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Edify

Edify is a faith-based organization operating in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, that partners with local Christian schools to expand access to sustainable, Christ-centered education for children and young people.

Founded
Headquarters
Waterloo, Western Area
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

To improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (2)
Sierra Leone United States

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Edify was co-founded in 2009 by Chris Crane to support Christ-centered schools educating children in poverty across Africa and Latin America.

Edify was co-founded in 2009 by Chris Crane to support Christ-centered schools educating children in poverty across Africa and Latin America.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Edify has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 36 education charities in Sierra Leone it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. 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

Edify is an education nonprofit based in Waterloo, 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 2009 and has been operating for 17 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.

Edify 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 education charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.

Edify is located in Waterloo, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Edify is classified as an Education organization, based in Sierra Leone.

Edify 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.

Edify is a faith-based organization operating in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, that partners with local Christian schools to expand access to sustainable, Christ-centered education for children and young people. Edify is an education organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2009.

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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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Rev. D•• S••••• G•• K•••••

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

Edify TV: Westside City Takes Action to End Oil Drilling - Santa Monica Mirror
Jun 2026
smmirror.com
CATL will supply 2.4 GWh of BESS to Edify Energy in Australia - Enerdata
Jun 2026
www.enerdata.net
CATL to supply 2,400MWh of battery storage for Edify Energy’s Australian hybrid projects - Energy-Storage.News
Jun 2026
www.energy-storage.news
Edify orders 2.4 GWh of CATL batteries for Aussie solar-BESS projects - Renewables Now
Jun 2026
renewablesnow.com
Edify Received £2.5M Investment From Calculus - FinSMEs
Jun 2026
www.finsmes.com
Edify Energy to proceed with 2,400MWh solar-plus-storage sites in Australia - Energy-Storage.News
May 2026
www.energy-storage.news
Australia’s Edify Secures Financing for Two Solar-Storage Plants - Bloomberg.com
May 2026
www.bloomberg.com
Edify’s AUD 2.5bn solar, battery projects financial close imminent - ION Analytics
May 2026
ionanalytics.com
All Loud on the Western Front - Edify Edmonton
Apr 2026
edifyedmonton.com
Edify Energy secures approval for 100MW solar-plus-storage site in Australia - PV Tech
Mar 2026
www.pv-tech.org

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Cause areas in Sierra Leone

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

Health 95
Community Development 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education this charity 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 · 2009
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

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Quick facts about Edify

What is Edify?
Edify is a education nonprofit organization based in Waterloo, Sierra Leone. Edify is a faith-based organization operating in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, that partners with local Christian schools to expand access to sustainable, Christ-centered education for children and young people.
When was Edify founded?
Edify was founded in 2009.
Who leads Edify?
Rev. Dr. Samuel G.A Kargbo.
Where is Edify located?
Headquartered in Waterloo, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Edify trustworthy?
Edify 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 Edify's website?
https://edify.org
Are donations to Edify 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.