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YPPD

Freetown organization empowering youth and communities to overcome poverty and exclusion in Sierra Leone

Youth Partnership for Peace and Development

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About YPPD

Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) works to build capacities and empower young people together with their communities in overcoming exclusions and poverty for transformation and sustainable development. It partners with others to ignite, inspire, and transform systems and structures that hold back progress.

Founded
Headquarters
Freetown, Western Area
Operating in
Sierra Leone

Mission

To ignite, inspire, and influence systemic change that removes barriers to youth development and community transformation in Sierra Leone.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) was established in 2005 as a youth-led non-profit in Freetown working on youth empowerment, peaceful conflict resolution, and sustainable development, with active programmes in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) was established in 2005 as a youth-led non-profit in Freetown working on youth empowerment, peaceful conflict resolution, and sustainable development, with active programmes in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in Sierra Leone
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
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, YPPD has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any youth development charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 32 youth development charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Sierra Leone data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details (present for 94% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Yppd 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 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Yppd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.

Yppd is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its address is 5 Bailey Street, Sierra Leone.

Yppd is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Sierra Leone.

Yppd 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.

Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) works to build capacities and empower young people together with their communities in overcoming exclusions and poverty for transformation and sustainable development. It partners with others to ignite, inspire, and transform systems and structures that hold back progress. Yppd is a youth development organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2005.

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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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Cause areas in Sierra Leone

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health 95
Community Development 83
Advocacy & Civil Rights 71
Social Services 58
Education 36
Youth Development this charity 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
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

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 · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • 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 YPPD

What is YPPD?
YPPD is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) works to build capacities and empower young people together with their communities in overcoming exclusions and poverty for transformation and sustainable development. It partners with others to ignite, inspire, and transform systems and structures that hold back progress.
When was YPPD founded?
YPPD was founded in 2005.
Where is YPPD located?
Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Is YPPD trustworthy?
YPPD has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 YPPD's website?
http://www.youthpartnershipatwork.org
Are donations to YPPD 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.