Handicap International
We work along people with disabilities and vulnerable population, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote …
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HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to &
Mission
We work along people with disabilities and vulnerable population, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHandicap International is a registered nonprofit, Sierra Leone. It is registered with the official charity registry of Sierra Leone. It was founded in 2024. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Handicap International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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 charities in Sierra Leone is 42/100.
Handicap International is registered in Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Handicap International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Handicap International profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to & Handicap International is registered in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2024.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Handicap International is registered 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.
Handicap International is registered 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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NeutralHandicap's interventions in Lahj discussed - sabanew.net
Social Affairs Minister Discusses Disability Support Programs with Handicap International - sabanew.net
Lahj Social Affairs office, Handicap International discuss organization's interventions for 2024 - sabanew.net
Enhancing Knowledge on Mine Risk through the Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion Programme - Товариство Червоного Хреста України
Anti-Landmine Day: Handicap International warns of a rising number of anti-personnel mines - Table.Briefings
Handicap International and ICBL Launch Joint Campaign “The Nobel Piece” to Repair the Peace - ICBL-CMC
EU with Rainbow, Handicap International and Care in the fight against gender based violence - EEAS
HI is committed to reducing its carbon footprint - hi.org
53 International NGOs warn Israel’s recent registration measures will impede critical humanitarian action - hi.org
International outcry as Israel enforces ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza - RFI
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Quick facts about Handicap International
- What is Handicap International?
- Handicap International is a nonprofit organization, Sierra Leone. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to &
- When was Handicap International founded?
- Handicap International was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Handicap International?
- Rusuku Alain.
- Where is Handicap International located?
- Headquartered in Sierra Leone.
- Is Handicap International trustworthy?
- Handicap International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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.
- Are donations to Handicap 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.