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Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)

The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) works in Namibia and has pioneered one of Africa’s leading models of community-based natural resource management. IRDNC strives to improve the lives of rural people by diversifying the socio-economy in Namibia’s communal areas to include wildlife and other valuable natural resources. IRDNC believes this will secure a long-term place for wild animals outside of national parks, and significantly reduce future pressure on these areas.

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Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 59

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Charity registration status
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

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Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-integrated-rural-development-and-nature-conservation-irdnc. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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.

Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Namibia.

Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) 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.

The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) works in Namibia and has pioneered one of Africa’s leading models of community-based natural resource management. IRDNC strives to improve the lives of rural people by diversifying the socio-economy in Namibia’s communal areas to include wildlife and other valuable natural resources. IRDNC believes this will secure a long-term place for wild animals outside of national parks, and significantly reduce future pressure on these areas. Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) is classified as a community development organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among community development charities registered in Namibia: Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100.

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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.

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Leadership

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John Kasaona

Officers & trustees (1)

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

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Rhino protectors scale down activities - The Namibian -
Sep 2020
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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

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Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)

What is Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)?
Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) works in Namibia and has pioneered one of Africa’s leading models of community-based natural resource management. IRDNC strives to improve the lives of rural people by diversifying the socio-economy in Namibia’s communal areas to include wildlife and other valuable natural resources. IRDNC believes this will secure a long-term place for wild animals outside of national parks, and significantly reduce future pressure on these areas.
When was Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) founded?
Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) was founded in 1980.
Who leads Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)?
John Kasaona.
Where is Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) trustworthy?
Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-integrated-rural-development-and-nature-conservation-irdnc (Namibia).
What is Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)'s website?
https://www.irdnc.org.na/
Are donations to Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) 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.