Home Countries Sierra Leone Health Jhpiego
Jhpiego logo

Jhpiego

Global health organisation building reproductive and maternal health training systems in Sierra Leone

JHPIEGO Corporation

Freetown, Western Area Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to JHPIEGO Corporation

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit jhpiego.org
49
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About JHPIEGO Corporation

Jhpiego established itself as a leader in reproductive health training. Beginning in 1974, Jhpiego held training sessions on family planning and reproductive health for doctors and nurses, and in 1979 started its first in-country training programmes in low-resource settings worldwide.

Founded
Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

Jhpiego creates and delivers transformative healthcare solutions that save lives. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, Jhpiego builds health providers' skills and develops systems that save lives now and in the future.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

International nonprofit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1973, working on maternal, newborn and reproductive health in Sierra Leone.

International nonprofit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1973, working on maternal, newborn and reproductive health in Sierra Leone.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health 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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Jhpiego has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1973, it predates 83% of the health charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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 Jhpiego draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical health charities in Sierra Leone it tracks. 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

Jhpiego 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 1973 and has been operating for 53 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. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Jhpiego 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.

Jhpiego is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Jhpiego is classified as a Health organization, based in Sierra Leone.

Jhpiego 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.

Jhpiego established itself as a leader in reproductive health training. Beginning in 1974, Jhpiego held training sessions on family planning and reproductive health for doctors and nurses, and in 1979 started its first in-country training programmes in low-resource settings worldwide. Jhpiego is a health organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1973.

Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

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

BA
Baindu A••••• K••••

Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

SIGAR 23-12 Financial Audit - USAID’s Afghanistan Urban Health Initiative Program: Audit of Costs Incurred by Jhpiego Co
Feb 2023
reliefweb.int

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in Sierra Leone

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

Health this charity 95
Community Development 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education 36
Youth Development 32
International 29
Religion 26
See all cause areas in Sierra Leone

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 · 1973
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

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.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Jhpiego

What is Jhpiego?
Jhpiego is a health nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Jhpiego established itself as a leader in reproductive health training. Beginning in 1974, Jhpiego held training sessions on family planning and reproductive health for doctors and nurses, and in 1979 started its first in-country training programmes in low-resource settings worldwide.
When was Jhpiego founded?
Jhpiego was founded in 1973.
Who leads Jhpiego?
Baindu Agatha Kosia.
Where is Jhpiego located?
Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Jhpiego trustworthy?
Jhpiego 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 Jhpiego's website?
https://jhpiego.org/
Are donations to Jhpiego 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.