Mines Advisory Group
Global humanitarian organisation clearing landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded bombs to save lives
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Visit www.maginternational.orgAbout Mines Advisory Group
MAG is a global humanitarian and advocacy organisation that finds, removes, and destroys landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded bombs.
Mission
To save lives and build safer futures for communities affected by explosive hazards.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Mines Advisory Group was established in 1989 by Rae and Lou McGrath and clears landmines and unexploded ordnance in conflict-affected countries.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Sierra LeoneConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 469 charities in Sierra Leone it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMines Advisory Group is a disaster relief 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 1989 and has been operating for 37 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.
Mines Advisory Group 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 disaster relief charities in Sierra Leone is 48/100.
Mines Advisory Group is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its address is 13A Spur View Estate, Spur Road, Sierra Leone.
Mines Advisory Group is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Mines Advisory Group 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.
MAG is a global humanitarian and advocacy organisation that finds, removes, and destroys landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded bombs. Mines Advisory Group is a disaster relief organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1989.
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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.
Mines Advisory Group 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.
Mines Advisory Group 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
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is Seeking a Regional Programmes Support Coordinator – Apply By 26 April 2026 - Global South Opportunities
This wedding photographer now removes landmines for a group that's won a top prize - NPR
2025 Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Mines Advisory Group - National Catholic Reporter
Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize, International Jury Selects Mines Advisory Group as the 2025 Prize Recipient - Business Wire
Final Evaluation of MACM II Mines Advisory Group - ReliefWeb
Mines Advisory Group - a Mancunian force for global good - Confidentials
Ukraine war: Mines Advisory Group awarded £6.6m to clear landmines - BBC
Darren Cormack: Lessons from my first year as CEO at the Mines Advisory Group - Civil Society Media
Activity timeline
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How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Sierra Leone
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
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 · 1989
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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
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Quick facts about Mines Advisory Group
- What is Mines Advisory Group?
- Mines Advisory Group is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. MAG is a global humanitarian and advocacy organisation that finds, removes, and destroys landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded bombs.
- When was Mines Advisory Group founded?
- Mines Advisory Group was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Mines Advisory Group?
- Emile Mbaye.
- Where is Mines Advisory Group located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Mines Advisory Group trustworthy?
- Mines Advisory Group 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 Mines Advisory Group's website?
- https://www.maginternational.org
- Are donations to Mines Advisory Group 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.