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Visit www.epilepsynamibia.orgAbout Epilepsy Namibia
Epilepsy Namibia is an organisation of and for people living with epilepsy in the country. It works to empower people with epilepsy to take their place in their communities. The organisation focuses on support, awareness and inclusion for those affected by the condition.
Mission
To empower people with epilepsy to take their place in their communities.
Focus areas & reach
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Epilepsy Namibia 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 46 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. Explore Namibia data
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEpilepsy 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Epilepsy Namibia 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 social services charities in Namibia is 50/100.
Epilepsy Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Epilepsy Namibia is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Namibia.
Epilepsy 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.
Epilepsy Namibia is an organisation of and for people living with epilepsy in the country. It works to empower people with epilepsy to take their place in their communities. The organisation focuses on support, awareness and inclusion for those affected by the condition. Epilepsy Namibia is a social services 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.
Epilepsy 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.
Epilepsy 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
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Labour minister’s daughter was open about depression - The Namibian -
'My family thought I was bewitched' ... superstition around epilepsy breeds dangerous misconception - The Namibian -
A caregiver’s hand in epileptic healthcare - The Namibian -
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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 Epilepsy Namibia
- What is Epilepsy Namibia?
- Epilepsy Namibia is a social services nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Epilepsy Namibia is an organisation of and for people living with epilepsy in the country. It works to empower people with epilepsy to take their place in their communities. The organisation focuses on support, awareness and inclusion for those affected by the condition.
- Who leads Epilepsy Namibia?
- Harmiena Riphagen.
- Where is Epilepsy Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Epilepsy Namibia trustworthy?
- Epilepsy Namibia 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 Epilepsy Namibia's website?
- https://www.epilepsynamibia.org/
- Are donations to Epilepsy 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.