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Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN) provides information and support to all people with Down Syndrome in Namibia, and their families and/or caretakers. DSAN was launched in October 2012. DSAN is registered as a non-profit company under Section 21 of Companies Act 2004, registration no. 21/2012/1014. DSAN’s objectives are:- To raise awareness about Down Syndrome in the Namibian society at large;- To advocate for people with Down Syndrome in places of learning, health care and work through all available communication channels, DSAN website, electronic and printed media coverage, outreach events, etc.- To assist Government of Namibia in the roll-out of the Inclusive Education Policy along international best practice.- To establish a model for the roll out of the Inclusive Education …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDown Syndrome Association of Namibia is a registered social services nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-down-syndrome-association-of-namibia. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia 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 social services charities in Namibia is 56/100.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Namibia.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Down Syndrome Association of Namibia 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.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN) provides information and support to all people with Down Syndrome in Namibia, and their families and/or caretakers. DSAN was launched in October 2012. DSAN is registered as a non-profit company under Section 21 of Companies Act 2004, registration no. 21/2012/1014. DSAN’s objectives are:- To raise awareness about Down Syndrome in the Namibian society at large;- To advocate for people with Down Syndrome in places of learning, health care and work through all available communication channels, DSAN website, electronic and printed media coverage, outreach events, etc.- To assist Government of Namibia in the roll-out of the Inclusive Education Policy along international best practice.- To establish... Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is classified as a social services organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among social services charities registered in Namibia: Down Syndrome Association of Namibia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100.
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Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is registered 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.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia is registered 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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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. Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN) provides information and support to all people with Down Syndrome in Namibia, and their families and/or caretakers. DSAN was launched in October 2012. DSAN is registered as a non-profit company under Section 21 of Companies Act 2004, registration no. 21/2012/1014. DSAN’s objectives are:- To raise awareness about Down Syndrome in the Namibian society at large;- To advocate for people with Down Syndrome in places of learning, health care and work through all available communication channels, DSAN website, electronic and printed media coverage, outreach events, etc.- To assist Government of Namibia in the roll-out of the Inclusive Education Policy along international best practice.- To establish a model for the roll out of the Inclusive Education Policy of the Government of Namibia, starting in Windhoek;- To reach out to parents of people with Down Syndrome and provide practical support to them in terms of health care, education and work opportunities; and- To link up with other disability organisations in Namibia and plan regular meetings/information exchange opportunities.
- 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, Namibia.
- Is Down Syndrome Association of Namibia trustworthy?
- Down Syndrome Association of Namibia 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 Down Syndrome Association of Namibia's registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-down-syndrome-association-of-namibia (Namibia).
- 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.