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.
Mission
To raise awareness of Down syndrome, advocate for inclusion, and support people with Down syndrome and their families in Namibia.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDown 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.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 49/100.
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, based in Namibia.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia 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 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.
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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.
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.
Down Syndrome Association of Namibia 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
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Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2012
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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 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.