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DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's center for international media development, journalism training and knowledge transfer. Our projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information. DW Akademie empowers people worldwide to make independent decisions based on reliable facts and constructive dialogue. DW Akademie is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. We also receive funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union and are active in approximately 60 developing countries and emerging economies. DW Akademie in Namibia and Southern Africa: Communities. Connections. Capabilities . DW Akademie works in Southern Africa to foster informed communities that engage in constructive dialogue. As the media and information landscape is changing …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDW Akademie is a registered community development nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-dw-akademie. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
DW Akademie has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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.
DW Akademie is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
DW Akademie is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Namibia.
DW Akademie has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the DW Akademie 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.
DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's center for international media development, journalism training and knowledge transfer. Our projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information. DW Akademie empowers people worldwide to make independent decisions based on reliable facts and constructive dialogue. DW Akademie is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. We also receive funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union and are active in approximately 60 developing countries and emerging economies. DW Akademie in Namibia and Southern Africa: Communities. Connections. Capabilities . DW Akademie works in Southern Africa to foster informed communities that engage in... DW Akademie is classified as a community development organization registered in Namibia.
Among community development charities registered in Namibia: DW Akademie's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 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.
DW Akademie 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.
DW Akademie 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 DW Akademie
- What is DW Akademie?
- DW Akademie is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle's center for international media development, journalism training and knowledge transfer. Our projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information. DW Akademie empowers people worldwide to make independent decisions based on reliable facts and constructive dialogue. DW Akademie is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. We also receive funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union and are active in approximately 60 developing countries and emerging economies. DW Akademie in Namibia and Southern Africa: Communities. Connections. Capabilities . DW Akademie works in Southern Africa to foster informed communities that engage in constructive dialogue. As the media and information landscape is changing dramatically, DW Akademie’s focus has turned to empowering users, media professionals, and civil society to shape the digital information environment: To building capacity in order to train youth on media and information literacy (MIL); to foster skills, promote viable and innovative journalism; and to strengthen civil society to defend the right to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information. DW Akademie works to connect people and organizations who share a commitment to free expression across the region.
- Who leads DW Akademie?
- Nora Theyse (Project Associate).
- Where is DW Akademie located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Is DW Akademie trustworthy?
- DW Akademie has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-dw-akademie (Namibia).
- 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.