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The Legal Assistance Centre is a public interest law firm based in Windhoek.The LAC only takes on public interest cases. A public interest case is a legal case which will have a wider impact on the community than just assisting the individual concerned. Such a case may establish a new legal rule, which will change the law for the entire country or address a discriminatory policy or practice. Or it may attract attention to a problem that is affecting many people.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLegal Assistance Centre is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-legal-assistance-centre. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Legal Assistance Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia is 58/100.
Legal Assistance Centre is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Legal Assistance Centre is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Namibia.
Legal Assistance Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Legal Assistance Centre 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 Legal Assistance Centre is a public interest law firm based in Windhoek.The LAC only takes on public interest cases. A public interest case is a legal case which will have a wider impact on the community than just assisting the individual concerned. Such a case may establish a new legal rule, which will change the law for the entire country or address a discriminatory policy or practice. Or it may attract attention to a problem that is affecting many people. Legal Assistance Centre is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Namibia: Legal Assistance Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Legal Assistance Centre is registered 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.
Legal Assistance Centre is registered 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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NeutralN$800,000 surrogacy scam: Experts warn of legal gaps and exploitation in Namibia - The Namibian -
LAC and EU equip San communities with legal skills - Windhoek Observer
Legal Assistance Centre empowers San through paralegal training - Namibia Economist
Legal Assistance Centre and European Union empower San through paralegal training - The Namibian -
AD840: Namibians support women’s autonomy, sex education, and access to contraception, but are divided on termination of pregnancies - Afrobarometer
KOBLI: a digital pathway to legal aid - ReliefWeb
Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund donates N$168,000 to the Legal Assistance Centre - Namibia Economist
Legal Assistance Centre receives boost to update database - The Namibian -
LAC launches project aimed at empowering San communities - Informanté
Legal Assistance Centre and EU unveil project to support San community rights - Namibia Economist
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Quick facts about Legal Assistance Centre
- What is Legal Assistance Centre?
- Legal Assistance Centre is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Legal Assistance Centre is a public interest law firm based in Windhoek.The LAC only takes on public interest cases. A public interest case is a legal case which will have a wider impact on the community than just assisting the individual concerned. Such a case may establish a new legal rule, which will change the law for the entire country or address a discriminatory policy or practice. Or it may attract attention to a problem that is affecting many people.
- When was Legal Assistance Centre founded?
- Legal Assistance Centre was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Legal Assistance Centre?
- Toni Hancox.
- Where is Legal Assistance Centre located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Is Legal Assistance Centre trustworthy?
- Legal Assistance Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Legal Assistance Centre's registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-legal-assistance-centre (Namibia).
- What is Legal Assistance Centre's website?
- https://www.lac.org.na/
- Are donations to Legal Assistance Centre 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.