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SLAS

Advocacy, support, and empowerment for people living with autism and developmental disabilities in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Autistic Society

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Sierra Leone Autistic Society

Sierra Leone Autistic Society (SLAS) started in 2014 as a Community Based Organization with a focus on sensitization and support for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Founded
Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
Sierra Leone

Mission

To enhance the well-being of people living with disabilities, particularly developmental disabilities, and their caregivers through advocacy, empowerment, research, training, and holistic support.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Sierra Leone Autistic Society (SLAS) started in 2014 as a community-based organisation and became an NGO in 2017, when it established the Browne-Penn Special Education School, the first school of its kind in Sierra Leone for children with autism …

The Sierra Leone Autistic Society (SLAS) started in 2014 as a community-based organisation and became an NGO in 2017, when it established the Browne-Penn Special Education School, the first school of its kind in Sierra Leone for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, SLAS 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 SLAS draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical health charities in Sierra Leone it tracks. View this cohort
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  • 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Slas 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 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.

Slas 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.

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

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

Slas 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.

Sierra Leone Autistic Society (SLAS) started in 2014 as a Community Based Organization with a focus on sensitization and support for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families. Slas is a health 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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Gibrilla J•••••

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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
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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

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

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
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 SLAS

What is SLAS?
SLAS is a health nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone Autistic Society (SLAS) started in 2014 as a Community Based Organization with a focus on sensitization and support for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families.
When was SLAS founded?
SLAS was founded in 2014.
Who leads SLAS?
Gibrilla Jalloh.
Where is SLAS located?
Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Is SLAS trustworthy?
SLAS 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 SLAS's website?
https://sierraleoneautisticsociety.org
Are donations to SLAS 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.