Down Syndrome Association of Namibia
Information, advocacy and support around Down syndrome
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The Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN), launched in October 2012, provides information and support to people with Down syndrome and their families and caretakers. Registered as a non-profit company under Section 21 of the Companies Act 2004 (registration 21/2012/1014), it works to raise awareness of Down syndrome across Namibian society. DSAN advocates for people with Down syndrome in learning, health care and work, and supports the rollout of the government's Inclusive Education Policy, beginning in Windhoek. It also offers practical support to parents and links up with other disability organisations in Namibia.
To raise awareness of Down syndrome, advocate for inclusion, and support people with Down syndrome and their families in Namibia.
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Namibia
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Down Syndrome Association of 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.
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#22 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score
49/100 puts it in the top 17% of the cohort, tied with 43 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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Frequently asked questions about Down Syndrome Association of Namibia
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is a social services 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 2012 and has been operating for 14 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.
The Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN), launched in October 2012, provides information and support to people with Down syndrome and their families and caretakers. Registered as a non-profit company under Section 21 of the Companies Act 2004 (registration 21/2012/1014), it works to raise awareness of Down syndrome across Namibian society. DSAN advocates for people with Down syndrome in learning, health care and work, and supports the rollout of the government's Inclusive Education Policy, beginning in Windhoek. It also offers practical support to parents and links up with other disability organisations in Namibia. Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2012.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
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Quick facts about Down Syndrome Association of Namibia
- What is Down Syndrome Association of Namibia?
- Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is a social services nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN), launched in October 2012, provides information and support to people with Down syndrome and their families and caretakers. Registered as a non-profit company under Section 21 of the Companies Act 2004 (registration 21/2012/1014), it works to raise awareness of Down syndrome across Namibian society. DSAN advocates for people with Down syndrome in learning, health care and work, and supports the rollout of the government's Inclusive Education Policy, beginning in Windhoek. It also offers practical support to parents and links up with other disability organisations in Namibia.
- When was Down Syndrome Association of Namibia founded?
- Down Syndrome Association of Namibia was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Down Syndrome Association of Namibia?
- Eline van der Linden.
- Where is Down Syndrome Association of Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Down Syndrome Association of Namibia trustworthy?
- Down Syndrome Association of 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 Down Syndrome Association of Namibia's website?
- http://www.downsyndromenamibia.org
- Are donations to Down Syndrome Association of 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.