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African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)

To provide relevant and thorough leadership development opportunities for young people that will empower and enable them to be active contributors to socio-economic advancement in their communities. To empower young Namibians to become active contributors to societal change by: The flagship fellowship programme aspires to develop young Namibians who have the desire and potential to bring about significant change in the communities. Individuals aged 18-25 will start initiatives or scale up existing ones, incorporating teaching of soft skills and personal experiences into their entrepreneurial and leadership development. APLI’s foundation provides training tailored to high school Learners’ Representative Council members (LRC) and Junior Town Councillors by identifiying leaders early and groom them effectively for the ideal Africa. Our strategy includes public …

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Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 56

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Common questions

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African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) is a registered education nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-african-pathfinder-leaders-initiative-apli. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 education charities in Namibia is 56/100.

African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) is classified as a Education organization, registered in Namibia.

African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide relevant and thorough leadership development opportunities for young people that will empower and enable them to be active contributors to socio-economic advancement in their communities. To empower young Namibians to become active contributors to societal change by: The flagship fellowship programme aspires to develop young Namibians who have the desire and potential to bring about significant change in the communities. Individuals aged 18-25 will start initiatives or scale up existing ones, incorporating teaching of soft skills and personal experiences into their entrepreneurial and leadership development. APLI’s foundation provides training tailored to high school Learners’ Representative Council members (LRC) and Junior Town Councillors by identifiying leaders early and groom... African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) is classified as a education organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among education charities registered in Namibia: African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100.

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Latest news

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9 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Capacity building at APLI? - New Era Newspaper
Apr 2025
neweralive.na
African Pathfinder Leaders Initiatives Launch - The Namibian -
Feb 2024
www.namibian.com.na
APLI Namibia capacitates youth entrepreneurs and community leaders - Informanté
Feb 2024
informante.web.na
APLI empowers youth, boosts businesses - New Era Newspaper
Aug 2023
neweralive.na
Changes come with relentless sacrifices - PressReader
Oct 2022
www.pressreader.com
Popya with Ruusa Nandago – Normalising imposter syndrome in a workplace - New Era Newspaper
Mar 2021
neweralive.na
2020 APLI Fellowship Applications Open - The Namibian -
Sep 2019
www.namibian.com.na
APLI Namibia Completes Second Residential Training - The Namibian -
Jul 2019
www.namibian.com.na
Taking Inspiration to Youth in Informal Settlements - The Namibian -
Jan 2019
www.namibian.com.na

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

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Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
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Methodology

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Quick facts about African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)

What is African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)?
African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) is a education nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. To provide relevant and thorough leadership development opportunities for young people that will empower and enable them to be active contributors to socio-economic advancement in their communities. To empower young Namibians to become active contributors to societal change by: The flagship fellowship programme aspires to develop young Namibians who have the desire and potential to bring about significant change in the communities. Individuals aged 18-25 will start initiatives or scale up existing ones, incorporating teaching of soft skills and personal experiences into their entrepreneurial and leadership development. APLI’s foundation provides training tailored to high school Learners’ Representative Council members (LRC) and Junior Town Councillors by identifiying leaders early and groom them effectively for the ideal Africa. Our strategy includes public speaking, small group facilitation, global citizenship, digital marketing and access to dialogue with critical individuals and internships. Scholar’s Programme for Boys The main goal of the Scholar’s Programme for Boys is to provide life trajectory-changing opportunities to very talented and ambitious young boys who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. We aspire to inspire a changed mindset amongst men in our country, by aligning wellness, emotional intelligence and critical thinking with their secondary schooling.
When was African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) founded?
African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) was founded in 2018.
Where is African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) trustworthy?
African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-african-pathfinder-leaders-initiative-apli (Namibia).
What is African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)'s website?
http://www.apli-nam.org
Are donations to African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia 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.