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Home of the Arts (HOTA)

Bringing arts to public places in Rundu

Rundu, Kavango East
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Home of the Arts (HOTA)

Home of the Arts (HOTA) works to bring arts to public places through a range of programmes. Its Night Around the Fire series gives musicians, poets, and comedians a platform to perform live and connect directly with audiences, building toward the Rundu Annual Arts Festival. The Shifting Perspective series hosts thought leaders and industry experts to encourage self-reflection, dialogue, and new ideas within the community. HOTA also runs a craft shop selling art-related products and conducts ongoing practical workshops in visual and performing arts. It is based in Rundu.

Founded
Headquarters
Rundu, Kavango East
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To bring arts to public places and create platforms for artists and communities in Rundu.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Arts & Culture
Operating countries (1)
Namibia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar arts & culture in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 48

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Home of the Arts (HOTA) with 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a website (present for 76% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Home of the Arts (HOTA) is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Rundu, Kavango East, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Home of the Arts (HOTA) 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 arts & culture charities in Namibia is 48/100.

Home of the Arts (HOTA) is located in Rundu, Kavango East, Namibia. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Home of the Arts (HOTA) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Namibia.

Home of the Arts (HOTA) 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.

Home of the Arts (HOTA) works to bring arts to public places through a range of programmes. Its Night Around the Fire series gives musicians, poets, and comedians a platform to perform live and connect directly with audiences, building toward the Rundu Annual Arts Festival. The Shifting Perspective series hosts thought leaders and industry experts to encourage self-reflection, dialogue, and new ideas within the community. HOTA also runs a craft shop selling art-related products and conducts ongoing practical workshops in visual and performing arts. It is based in Rundu. Home of the Arts (HOTA) is an arts & culture organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2017.

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Social Services 18
Education 12
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Most common causes in Namibia

Causes charities work on most.

Education 39
Health 29
Youth Development 24
Children 24
Human Rights 23
Environment 21
Research 13
International Development 13
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Home of the Arts (HOTA)

What is Home of the Arts (HOTA)?
Home of the Arts (HOTA) is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Rundu, Namibia. Home of the Arts (HOTA) works to bring arts to public places through a range of programmes. Its Night Around the Fire series gives musicians, poets, and comedians a platform to perform live and connect directly with audiences, building toward the Rundu Annual Arts Festival. The Shifting Perspective series hosts thought leaders and industry experts to encourage self-reflection, dialogue, and new ideas within the community. HOTA also runs a craft shop selling art-related products and conducts ongoing practical workshops in visual and performing arts. It is based in Rundu.
When was Home of the Arts (HOTA) founded?
Home of the Arts (HOTA) was founded in 2017.
Who leads Home of the Arts (HOTA)?
Home of the Arts (HOTA).
Where is Home of the Arts (HOTA) located?
Headquartered in Rundu, Kavango East, Namibia.
Is Home of the Arts (HOTA) trustworthy?
Home of the Arts (HOTA) 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.
Are donations to Home of the Arts (HOTA) 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.