Change 1’s Life
UK charity aiding people in need in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity that assists people in need across Sub-Saharan Africa who are affected by poverty, natural disaster or catastrophe. It works to reduce poverty by supplying food, clean water, clothes, medical aid and education to people who are less privileged. Alongside this material support, it provides health education to help families prevent serious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, which are among the main causes of death in the region. Recognising the role of poor sanitation in spreading disease, it also runs programmes that teach communities about hygiene and prevention.
To reduce poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing food, clean water, clothing, medical aid and disease-prevention education to people in need.
Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity (Charity Commission number 1159172) that became an official registered charity in 2014. It works across Sub-Saharan Africa providing food, clean water, clothing, medical aid and educational support to people affected by poverty and …
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United Kingdom
Angola
Namibia
Mozambique
South Africa
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- Its integrity score of 44 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Namibia data
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#99 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score
44/100 puts it in the top 75% of the cohort, tied with 17 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 8 similar social services charities in Namibia.
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Change 1’s Life is a social services nonprofit in Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity that assists people in need across Sub-Saharan Africa who are affected by poverty, natural disaster or catastrophe. It works to reduce poverty by supplying food, clean water, clothes, medical aid and education to people who are less privileged. Alongside this material support, it provides health education to help families prevent serious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, which are among the main causes of death in the region. Recognising the role of poor sanitation in spreading disease, it also runs programmes that teach communities about hygiene and prevention. Change 1’s Life is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2014.
Change 1’s Life is based in Namibia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
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Quick facts about Change 1’s Life
- What is Change 1’s Life?
- Change 1’s Life is a social services nonprofit organization, Namibia. Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity that assists people in need across Sub-Saharan Africa who are affected by poverty, natural disaster or catastrophe. It works to reduce poverty by supplying food, clean water, clothes, medical aid and education to people who are less privileged. Alongside this material support, it provides health education to help families prevent serious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, which are among the main causes of death in the region. Recognising the role of poor sanitation in spreading disease, it also runs programmes that teach communities about hygiene and prevention.
- When was Change 1’s Life founded?
- Change 1’s Life was founded in 2014.
- Where is Change 1’s Life located?
- Headquartered in Namibia. The charity operates in 5 countries.
- Is Change 1’s Life trustworthy?
- Change 1’s Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Change 1’s Life's website?
- https://change1slife.co.uk/where-we-work/
- Are donations to Change 1’s Life 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.