Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia
Civil society coalition campaigning for a basic income grant
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The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia campaigns for the introduction of a basic income grant in the country, as part of a broad civil society effort to fight poverty. The coalition brings together organisations including the Council of Churches in Namibia, the National Union of Namibian Workers, the NGO umbrella body NANGOF, the AIDS umbrella body NANASO, the National Youth Council, the Church Alliance for Orphans, the Legal Assistance Centre and the Labour Resource and Research Institute. From 2008 to 2009 it implemented the first ever pilot project of a basic income grant in the village of Otjivero. The coalition has been described as one of the largest civil society projects in Namibia united against poverty.
Mission
To achieve the introduction of a basic income grant in Namibia as a means of fighting poverty.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe BIG Coalition Namibia was formed in 2005 by a cross-section of Namibian civil society, including the Council of Churches, the National Union of Namibian Workers and NANGOF, to campaign for a universal Basic Income Grant. From 2008 to 2009 …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia has a partial profile.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBasic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is a community development nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. 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 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia 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 community development charities in Namibia is 51/100.
Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Namibia.
Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Namibia 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 Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia campaigns for the introduction of a basic income grant in the country, as part of a broad civil society effort to fight poverty. The coalition brings together organisations including the Council of Churches in Namibia, the National Union of Namibian Workers, the NGO umbrella body NANGOF, the AIDS umbrella body NANASO, the National Youth Council, the Church Alliance for Orphans, the Legal Assistance Centre and the Labour Resource and Research Institute. From 2008 to 2009 it implemented the first ever pilot project of a basic income grant in the village of Otjivero. The coalition has been described as one of the largest civil... Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is a community development organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2005.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is listed in Namibia. 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.
Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is listed in Namibia. 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
Officers & trustees (1)
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2005
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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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Quick facts about Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia
- What is Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia?
- Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia campaigns for the introduction of a basic income grant in the country, as part of a broad civil society effort to fight poverty. The coalition brings together organisations including the Council of Churches in Namibia, the National Union of Namibian Workers, the NGO umbrella body NANGOF, the AIDS umbrella body NANASO, the National Youth Council, the Church Alliance for Orphans, the Legal Assistance Centre and the Labour Resource and Research Institute. From 2008 to 2009 it implemented the first ever pilot project of a basic income grant in the village of Otjivero. The coalition has been described as one of the largest civil society projects in Namibia united against poverty.
- When was Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia founded?
- Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia?
- Rinaani Musutua.
- Where is Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia trustworthy?
- Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia 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 Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia's website?
- http://www.bignam.org/
- Are donations to Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition Namibia 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.