Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS)
Network strengthening church-based social services nationwide
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Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is a network of social service programmes that work together to strengthen Christian charities and church diaconal communities so they can serve Namibian residents more effectively. The organisation operates at a national level. Its affiliated programmes reach the Kunene, Erongo, Kavango, Zambezi, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Khomas, Hardap and Karas regions.
Mission
To empower Christian charities and church communities to deliver better social services across Namibia.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any 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 44 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Namibia data
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEcumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is a religion 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 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 religion charities in Namibia is 47/100.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Namibia.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) 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.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is a network of social service programmes that work together to strengthen Christian charities and church diaconal communities so they can serve Namibian residents more effectively. The organisation operates at a national level. Its affiliated programmes reach the Kunene, Erongo, Kavango, Zambezi, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Khomas, Hardap and Karas regions. Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is a religion organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2012.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) 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.
Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) 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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Mission statement · Published
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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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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Quick facts about Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS)
- What is Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS)?
- Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) is a network of social service programmes that work together to strengthen Christian charities and church diaconal communities so they can serve Namibian residents more effectively. The organisation operates at a national level. Its affiliated programmes reach the Kunene, Erongo, Kavango, Zambezi, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Khomas, Hardap and Karas regions.
- When was Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) founded?
- Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) was founded in 2012.
- Where is Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) trustworthy?
- Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS)'s website?
- http://www.ecsos.org/about_ecsos
- Are donations to Ecumenical Social Services (EcSOS) 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.