YMCA Sierra Leone
Faith-based youth organisation in Freetown building self-reliance and capacity in young Sierra Leoneans
Young Men’s Christian Association
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Visit sierraleoneymca.orgAbout Young Men’s Christian Association
The Young Men's Christian Association is a global faith-based confederation of 130 national movements founded in England in 1844. Serving over 40 million youths worldwide from all religious and social backgrounds, it enhances the capacity of young people through collaborative approaches.
Mission
An ecumenical Christian organisation enhancing the capacity of young people in Sierra Leone using collaborative approaches for self-reliance and holistic development.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Sierra Leone YMCA was founded in 1912 by Dr. I.C. Pratt and is one of the country's oldest youth organizations, operating local branches across Sierra Leone.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show YMCA Sierra Leone with a partial profile.
- Established in 1912, it is among the oldest charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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 78% of the 32 youth development 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
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 + methodologyYMCA Sierra Leone is a youth 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 1912 and has been operating for 114 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.
YMCA 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 youth development charities in Sierra Leone is 48/100.
YMCA Sierra Leone is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1912 and has been active for 114 years.
YMCA Sierra Leone is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Sierra Leone.
YMCA 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.
The Young Men's Christian Association is a global faith-based confederation of 130 national movements founded in England in 1844. Serving over 40 million youths worldwide from all religious and social backgrounds, it enhances the capacity of young people through collaborative approaches. YMCA Sierra Leone is a youth development organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1912.
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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.
Young Men’s Christian Association 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.
Young Men’s Christian Association 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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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 · 1912
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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 YMCA Sierra Leone
- What is YMCA Sierra Leone?
- YMCA Sierra Leone is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Young Men's Christian Association is a global faith-based confederation of 130 national movements founded in England in 1844. Serving over 40 million youths worldwide from all religious and social backgrounds, it enhances the capacity of young people through collaborative approaches.
- When was YMCA Sierra Leone founded?
- YMCA Sierra Leone was founded in 1912.
- Who leads YMCA Sierra Leone?
- Christian M. Kamara.
- Where is YMCA Sierra Leone located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is YMCA Sierra Leone trustworthy?
- YMCA 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 YMCA Sierra Leone's website?
- https://sierraleoneymca.org/
- Are donations to YMCA 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.