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Sierra Leonean initiative advancing national development through community programs in Freetown

Kenenye Initiative for National Development

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Kenenye Initiative for National Development

Kenenye Initiative for National Development is a Sierra Leonean organization based in Freetown focused on contributing to national development through community-based programs and initiatives.

Founded
Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
Sierra Leone

Mission

To advance national development in Sierra Leone through community-led initiatives and capacity building.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Sierra Leone

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Kenenye Initiative for National Development (KIND) is a locally registered Sierra Leonean NGO established in 2014 that empowers rural women and youth through skills development, financial education and mentoring.

Kenenye Initiative for National Development (KIND) is a locally registered Sierra Leonean NGO established in 2014 that empowers rural women and youth through skills development, financial education and mentoring.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development 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, KIND Sierra Leone has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 83 community development 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

KIND Sierra Leone is a community development 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 2014 and has been operating for 12 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.

KIND Sierra Leone 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 community development charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.

KIND Sierra Leone is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

KIND Sierra Leone is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Sierra Leone.

KIND Sierra Leone 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.

Kenenye Initiative for National Development is a Sierra Leonean organization based in Freetown focused on contributing to national development through community-based programs and initiatives. KIND Sierra Leone is a community development organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2014.

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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.

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Leadership

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Kankay Y•••••••

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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 this charity 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education 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

Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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 · 2014
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 KIND Sierra Leone

What is KIND Sierra Leone?
KIND Sierra Leone is a community development nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Kenenye Initiative for National Development is a Sierra Leonean organization based in Freetown focused on contributing to national development through community-based programs and initiatives.
When was KIND Sierra Leone founded?
KIND Sierra Leone was founded in 2014.
Who leads KIND Sierra Leone?
Kankay Yumkella.
Where is KIND Sierra Leone located?
Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Is KIND Sierra Leone trustworthy?
KIND Sierra Leone 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 KIND Sierra Leone's website?
https://kindsierraleone.com
Are donations to KIND Sierra Leone 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.