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Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)

The Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is a Namibian Trust with a focus on sustainable urban development, and is currently implementing three main programmes: With full support from relevant Government institutions, DWN works through partnership arrangements with local authorities and collaboration with the private sector and community-based partners. DWN has a current staff of 30, 7 regional offices and projects in more than 15 towns.

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Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
Charity registration status
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-development-workshop-namibia-dwn. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 58/100.

Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Namibia.

Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) 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.

The Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is a Namibian Trust with a focus on sustainable urban development, and is currently implementing three main programmes: With full support from relevant Government institutions, DWN works through partnership arrangements with local authorities and collaboration with the private sector and community-based partners. DWN has a current staff of 30, 7 regional offices and projects in more than 15 towns. Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is classified as a community development organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among community development charities registered in Namibia: Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100.

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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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Beat Weber

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Beat W••••
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Latest news

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8 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Development Workshop and FNB Namibia partner to launch home building loan initiative - Namibia Economist
Sep 2025
economist.com.na
N$11m development projects launched in Otjiwarongo - neweralive.na
May 2025
neweralive.na
Capricorn strengthens early childhood development - The Namibian -
May 2024
www.namibian.com.na
FirstRand Namibia Invests N$5m Towards Affordable Land and Housing Delivery - The Villager Newspaper
Sep 2022
www.thevillager.com.na
Private sector urged to contribute to land and housing development - Informanté
Sep 2022
informante.web.na
Oniipa residents receive plots - PressReader
May 2022
www.pressreader.com
MTC injects N$7.5m in ECD, housing projects - PressReader
Feb 2021
www.pressreader.com
MTC commits N$7.5 million to Development Workshop Namibia’s projects - Namibia Economist
Feb 2021
economist.com.na

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News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)

What is Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)?
Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) is a Namibian Trust with a focus on sustainable urban development, and is currently implementing three main programmes: With full support from relevant Government institutions, DWN works through partnership arrangements with local authorities and collaboration with the private sector and community-based partners. DWN has a current staff of 30, 7 regional offices and projects in more than 15 towns.
When was Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) founded?
Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) was founded in 2016.
Who leads Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)?
Beat Weber.
Where is Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) trustworthy?
Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-development-workshop-namibia-dwn (Namibia).
What is Development Workshop Namibia (DWN)'s website?
http://www.dw-namibia.org
Are donations to Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) 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.