Health Poverty Action
British NGO securing healthcare access for marginalized communities in developing countries since 1984
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Health Poverty Action is a British non-governmental organization, founded in 1984 as "Health Unlimited", that aims to secure health care access for marginalized communities in developing countries.
Mission
To preserve and protect the health of communities who receive little or no external assistance because of political instability or conflict, through the provision of primary health care.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesHealth Poverty Action is a British NGO founded in 1984 as Health Unlimited (renamed in 2010) that works to secure health care access for marginalised communities in developing countries.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Health Poverty Action has 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 Health Poverty Action draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical health charities in Sierra Leone it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyHealth Poverty Action 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 1984 and has been operating for 42 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.
Health Poverty Action 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.
Health Poverty Action is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Health Poverty Action is classified as a Health organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Health Poverty Action 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.
Health Poverty Action is a British non-governmental organization, founded in 1984 as "Health Unlimited", that aims to secure health care access for marginalized communities in developing countries. Health Poverty Action is a health organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1984.
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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.
Health Poverty Action 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.
Health Poverty Action 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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Leadership
Latest news
From global news sources
4 articles found
From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Health Poverty Action in Sierra Leone - thepatrioticvanguard.com
Health Poverty Action Myanmar donates medical equipment to public hospital - Myanmar Digital News
A New Drug Policy Approach Can Alleviate Poverty in Rural India - TalkingDrugs
Health Poverty Action: Combating Poverty and Poor Health - The Borgen Project
Activity timeline
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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
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 · 1984
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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
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 Health Poverty Action
- What is Health Poverty Action?
- Health Poverty Action is a health nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Health Poverty Action is a British non-governmental organization, founded in 1984 as "Health Unlimited", that aims to secure health care access for marginalized communities in developing countries.
- When was Health Poverty Action founded?
- Health Poverty Action was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Health Poverty Action?
- Ibrahim Turay.
- Where is Health Poverty Action located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Health Poverty Action trustworthy?
- Health Poverty Action 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 Health Poverty Action's website?
- https://www.healthpovertyaction.org
- Are donations to Health Poverty Action 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.