The Needy Today
Makeni City organization helping disadvantaged and vulnerable people achieve a brighter future in Sierra Leone
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The Needy Today is an organization based in Makeni City, Sierra Leone, seeking lasting solutions to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people achieve a better future.
Mission
To identify and implement sustainable approaches that uplift the most vulnerable members of Sierra Leone's communities.
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Needy Today is a human services 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Needy Today has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 human services charities in Sierra Leone is 43/100.
The Needy Today is located in Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. Its address is 8 Sorie Conteh Street, Makambo, Sierra Leone.
The Needy Today is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Sierra Leone.
The Needy Today 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
The Needy Today is an organization based in Makeni City, Sierra Leone, seeking lasting solutions to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people achieve a better future. The Needy Today is a human services organization based in Sierra Leone.
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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.
The Needy Today 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.
The Needy Today 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
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4 articles found
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Muslims to help the needy today as they celebrate Eid al-Adha today - Fijivillage
Coronavirus in India: Gautam Buddh Nagar Police distributes ration, food to 2,000 poor, needy - India Today
Famine memorial: Honour victims by helping needy today - Taoiseach - Irish Independent
Wazobia FM OAP, Yaw To Feed The Needy Today, October 1st - thenigerianvoice.com
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Needy Today
- What is The Needy Today?
- The Needy Today is a human services nonprofit organization based in Makeni, Sierra Leone. The Needy Today is an organization based in Makeni City, Sierra Leone, seeking lasting solutions to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people achieve a better future.
- Who leads The Needy Today?
- Dauda A. Koroma.
- Where is The Needy Today located?
- Headquartered in Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
- Is The Needy Today trustworthy?
- The Needy Today has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 The Needy Today's website?
- http://www.theneedytoday.org
- Are donations to The Needy Today 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.