DW Akademie
Media development and freedom of expression in Southern Africa
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DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's centre for international media development, journalism training, and knowledge transfer, active in around 60 developing countries and emerging economies. Its projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information, and it is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, with additional funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union. In Namibia and Southern Africa, it works to foster informed communities that engage in constructive dialogue. Its focus there includes media and information literacy for youth, support for viable journalism, and strengthening civil society's defence of freedom of expression and access to information.
Mission
To strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and access to information through media development and journalism training.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar community development in NamibiaConcerns
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development 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 37 community development 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
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- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDW Akademie is a community development 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.
DW Akademie 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 community development charities in Namibia is 51/100.
DW Akademie is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
DW Akademie is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Namibia.
DW Akademie 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.
DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's centre for international media development, journalism training, and knowledge transfer, active in around 60 developing countries and emerging economies. Its projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information, and it is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, with additional funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union. In Namibia and Southern Africa, it works to foster informed communities that engage in constructive dialogue. Its focus there includes media and information literacy for youth, support for viable journalism, and strengthening civil society's defence of freedom of expression and access to information. DW Akademie is a community development organization based in Namibia.
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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.
DW Akademie 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.
DW Akademie 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
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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The DW Akademie/Africa Uncensored AI in the Newsroom Fellowship 2026 - Opportunities For Africans
AIUB Explores Academic Collaboration with DW Akademie, Germany - AIUB
DW Akademie Young Media Makers Fellowship Program 2026 - Opportunity Desk
DW Akademie International Media Studies (IMS) Programme 2026 for media professionals to study in Germany (Scholarships Available) - Opportunities For Africans
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about DW Akademie
- What is DW Akademie?
- DW Akademie is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's centre for international media development, journalism training, and knowledge transfer, active in around 60 developing countries and emerging economies. Its projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information, and it is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, with additional funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union. In Namibia and Southern Africa, it works to foster informed communities that engage in constructive dialogue. Its focus there includes media and information literacy for youth, support for viable journalism, and strengthening civil society's defence of freedom of expression and access to information.
- Who leads DW Akademie?
- Nora Theyse (Project Associate).
- Where is DW Akademie located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is DW Akademie trustworthy?
- DW Akademie 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 DW Akademie's website?
- https://www.dw.com/en/dw-akademie-in-namibia-and-southern-africa/a-18558656
- Are donations to DW Akademie 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.