Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN)
Umbrella body uniting Namibia's major churches
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The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is the umbrella body for the country's major churches. Its 18 members represent about 1.5 million Namibians, or roughly 90 per cent of the population. This broad membership gives the CCN a significant voice and responsibility in Namibian society.
Mission
To unite Namibia's major churches and represent their shared voice and responsibilities.
Focus areas & reach
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GiveRadar's verified records show Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) with a partial profile.
- Established in 1978, it predates 94% of the charities in Namibia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133 charities in Namibia it 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 + methodologyCouncil of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is a religion 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 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 religion charities in Namibia is 46/100.
Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Namibia.
Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) 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 Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is the umbrella body for the country's major churches. Its 18 members represent about 1.5 million Namibians, or roughly 90 per cent of the population. This broad membership gives the CCN a significant voice and responsibility in Namibian society. Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is a religion organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1978.
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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.
Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) 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.
Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) 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 (2)
Source: Public filings
2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 2 officers 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 · 1978
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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 Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN)
- What is Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN)?
- Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) is the umbrella body for the country's major churches. Its 18 members represent about 1.5 million Namibians, or roughly 90 per cent of the population. This broad membership gives the CCN a significant voice and responsibility in Namibian society.
- When was Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) founded?
- Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN)?
- Ms. Le-Anne Korner serves as Personal Assistant to the General Secretary of CCN.
- Where is Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) trustworthy?
- Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN)'s website?
- http://www.ccn.org.na
- Are donations to Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) 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.