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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Kayec

KAYEC runs leading nationwide programs to invest in the future of Namibian youth: vocational training for young Namibians who are out of work, and after-school centres to help adolescents stay off the street, remain in school, and build the skills they need to succeed. KAYEC began its after-school services in 2004, as part of Namibia’s International Youth Award, and renamed these the KAYEC Youth Development (KYD) programme in 2010.

Founded
Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
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Governance scandals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kayec is a registered education nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-kayec. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Kayec has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 education charities in Namibia is 56/100.

Kayec is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Kayec is classified as a Education organization, registered in Namibia.

Kayec has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Kayec 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.

KAYEC runs leading nationwide programs to invest in the future of Namibian youth: vocational training for young Namibians who are out of work, and after-school centres to help adolescents stay off the street, remain in school, and build the skills they need to succeed. KAYEC began its after-school services in 2004, as part of Namibia’s International Youth Award, and renamed these the KAYEC Youth Development (KYD) programme in 2010. Kayec is classified as a education organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among education charities registered in Namibia: Kayec's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100.

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Taxes

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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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Youth trainers upskilling at Katutura - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Ondangwa-based vocational centre faces eviction - The Namibian -
Feb 2026
www.namibian.com.na
FNB Namibia partners with KAYEC to support youth development in Rundu - Namibia Economist
Jun 2025
economist.com.na
26 hearing- impaired graduate from Kayec - neweralive.na
Jul 2024
neweralive.na
Bank Windhoek supports Kayec in Ondangwa - The Namibian -
May 2024
www.namibian.com.na
Dismissed Kayec instructors fight back - neweralive.na
Oct 2023
neweralive.na
Nine Kayec VTC workers dismissed after non-attendance of a meeting - Informanté
Oct 2023
informante.web.na
Joao excels at school since joining KAYEC - PressReader
Jun 2021
www.pressreader.com
MTC donates to Kayec Aids Children’s Programme - Namibia Economist
Feb 2020
economist.com.na
Dice Kayek Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear Collection - Vogue
Mar 2018
www.vogue.com

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News and media coverage
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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
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

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 Kayec

What is Kayec?
Kayec is a education nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. KAYEC runs leading nationwide programs to invest in the future of Namibian youth: vocational training for young Namibians who are out of work, and after-school centres to help adolescents stay off the street, remain in school, and build the skills they need to succeed. KAYEC began its after-school services in 2004, as part of Namibia’s International Youth Award, and renamed these the KAYEC Youth Development (KYD) programme in 2010.
When was Kayec founded?
Kayec was founded in 1995.
Where is Kayec located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Kayec trustworthy?
Kayec has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Kayec's registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-kayec (Namibia).
What is Kayec's website?
http://www.kayec.org
Are donations to Kayec 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.