Humanity & Inclusion
Independent aid organization supporting people with disabilities in conflict, disaster, and poverty settings
Handicap International
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Visit www.hi.orgAbout Humanity & Inclusion
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. It works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations to respond to their essential needs and improve their living conditions.
Mission
To work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesHandicap International, now known as Humanity & Inclusion, is an independent aid organisation founded in 1982 that works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations in situations of poverty, conflict, and disaster.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Humanity & Inclusion has a partial profile.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Established in 1982, it predates 80% of the charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented social services charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar currently 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 + methodologyHumanity & Inclusion is a social services 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 1982 and has been operating for 44 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.
Humanity & Inclusion 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 social services charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.
Humanity & Inclusion is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Humanity & Inclusion is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Humanity & Inclusion 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.
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. It works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations to respond to their essential needs and improve their living conditions. Humanity & Inclusion is a social services organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1982.
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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.
Handicap International 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.
Handicap International 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
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Handicap's interventions in Lahj discussed - sabanew.net
Social Affairs Minister Discusses Disability Support Programs with Handicap International - sabanew.net
Lahj Social Affairs office, Handicap International discuss organization's interventions for 2024 - sabanew.net
Enhancing Knowledge on Mine Risk through the Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion Programme - Товариство Червоного Хреста України
Anti-Landmine Day: Handicap International warns of a rising number of anti-personnel mines - Table.Briefings
Handicap International and ICBL Launch Joint Campaign “The Nobel Piece” to Repair the Peace - ICBL-CMC
EU with Rainbow, Handicap International and Care in the fight against gender based violence - EEAS
Handicap International welcomes the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip - hi.org
NGO Handicap International on the dangers of landmines in post-Assad Syria - Perspective - France 24
Activity timeline
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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 · 1982
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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 Humanity & Inclusion
- What is Humanity & Inclusion?
- Humanity & Inclusion is a social services nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. It works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations to respond to their essential needs and improve their living conditions.
- When was Humanity & Inclusion founded?
- Humanity & Inclusion was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Humanity & Inclusion?
- Rusuku Alain.
- Where is Humanity & Inclusion located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Humanity & Inclusion trustworthy?
- Humanity & Inclusion 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 Humanity & Inclusion's website?
- https://www.hi.org
- Are donations to Humanity & Inclusion 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.