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MADAM

National NGO improving livelihoods for vulnerable women, youth and children in northern Sierra Leone

Mankind’s Activity for Development Accreditation Movement

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Mankind’s Activity for Development Accreditation Movement

Mankind's Activity for Development Accreditation Movement (MADAM) is a national NGO working with the most vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalised people in Sierra Leone, with a specific focus on the northern region. MADAM is committed to improving livelihood security among rural communities, with a focus on women, youth and children.

Founded
Headquarters
Makeni, Northern Province
Operating in
Sierra Leone

Mission

To improve livelihood security among rural communities in Sierra Leone by empowering women, youth and children to take the lead in their own sustainable development.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

MADAM (Mankind's Activities for Development Accreditation Movement) is a national NGO established in 1991, working with vulnerable communities in the northern region of Sierra Leone on livelihoods, agriculture and vocational training from its base near Makeni.

MADAM (Mankind's Activities for Development Accreditation Movement) is a national NGO established in 1991, working with vulnerable communities in the northern region of Sierra Leone on livelihoods, agriculture and vocational training from its base near Makeni.

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

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

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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

Madam is a community development nonprofit based in Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 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.

Madam 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.

Madam is located in Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

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

Madam 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.

Mankind's Activity for Development Accreditation Movement (MADAM) is a national NGO working with the most vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalised people in Sierra Leone, with a specific focus on the northern region. MADAM is committed to improving livelihood security among rural communities, with a focus on women, youth and children. Madam is a community development organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1991.

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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

MO
Mohamed S C•••••

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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 · 1991
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 MADAM

What is MADAM?
MADAM is a community development nonprofit organization based in Makeni, Sierra Leone. Mankind's Activity for Development Accreditation Movement (MADAM) is a national NGO working with the most vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalised people in Sierra Leone, with a specific focus on the northern region. MADAM is committed to improving livelihood security among rural communities, with a focus on women, youth and children.
When was MADAM founded?
MADAM was founded in 1991.
Who leads MADAM?
Mohamed S Conteh.
Where is MADAM located?
Headquartered in Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
Is MADAM trustworthy?
MADAM 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 MADAM's website?
https://www.madam-sl.org/
Are donations to MADAM 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.