Environmental Foundation for Africa
West African environmental NGO inspiring community-led conservation and sustainable livelihoods since 1992
Environmental Foundation for Africa - Sierra Leone
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Visit www.efasl.orgAbout Environmental Foundation for Africa
The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) was established in 1992 to inspire and enable community-led programs for sustainable environmental management as a basis for poverty alleviation in Sierra Leone and neighbouring Liberia.
Mission
To protect and restore the environment in West Africa through community-driven conservation and sustainable land use programs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) was established in 1992, at the time of the Rio Earth Summit, to enable community-led sustainable environmental management in Sierra Leone and neighbouring Liberia.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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- 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
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEnvironmental Foundation for Africa is an environment 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 1992 and has been operating for 34 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.
Environmental Foundation for Africa 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 environment charities in Sierra Leone is 47/100.
Environmental Foundation for Africa is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Environmental Foundation for Africa is classified as an Environment organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Environmental Foundation for Africa 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.
The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) was established in 1992 to inspire and enable community-led programs for sustainable environmental management as a basis for poverty alleviation in Sierra Leone and neighbouring Liberia. Environmental Foundation for Africa is an environment organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1992.
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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.
Environmental Foundation for Africa - Sierra Leone 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.
Environmental Foundation for Africa - Sierra Leone 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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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 · 1992
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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 Environmental Foundation for Africa
- What is Environmental Foundation for Africa?
- Environmental Foundation for Africa is a environment nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) was established in 1992 to inspire and enable community-led programs for sustainable environmental management as a basis for poverty alleviation in Sierra Leone and neighbouring Liberia.
- When was Environmental Foundation for Africa founded?
- Environmental Foundation for Africa was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Environmental Foundation for Africa?
- Tommy Garnette.
- Where is Environmental Foundation for Africa located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Environmental Foundation for Africa trustworthy?
- Environmental Foundation for Africa 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 Environmental Foundation for Africa's website?
- https://www.efasl.org
- Are donations to Environmental Foundation for Africa 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.