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Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)

Research and sustainable development for arid lands

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)

The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) was established to support research and to address sustainable development across arid lands. The Windhoek-based foundation works on issues ranging from water and energy to land, considering both human and biophysical perspectives. It also undertakes awareness and capacity building to support this integrated approach to development in dryland environments.

Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To support research and sustainable development in arid lands, addressing water, energy, and land from both human and biophysical perspectives.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 46

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, Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
  • Its integrity score of 46 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. Explore Namibia data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is an environment nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 environment charities in Namibia is 46/100.

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is classified as an Environment organization, based in Namibia.

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) 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 Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) was established to support research and to address sustainable development across arid lands. The Windhoek-based foundation works on issues ranging from water and energy to land, considering both human and biophysical perspectives. It also undertakes awareness and capacity building to support this integrated approach to development in dryland environments. Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is an environment organization based in Namibia.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Ann v•• W••

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Social Services 18
Education 12
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Most common causes in Namibia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 39
Health 29
Youth Development 24
Children 24
Human Rights 23
Environment 21
Research 13
International Development 13
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 19, 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
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)

What is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)?
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) was established to support research and to address sustainable development across arid lands. The Windhoek-based foundation works on issues ranging from water and energy to land, considering both human and biophysical perspectives. It also undertakes awareness and capacity building to support this integrated approach to development in dryland environments.
Who leads Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)?
Ann van Wyk.
Where is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) trustworthy?
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)'s website?
https://www.drfn.org.na/
Are donations to Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) 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.