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LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia currently runs the only national helpline-based counselling service in Namibia. In addition to the HelpLines that are aimed at ensuring children are safe, the Counselling Centre also does face-to-face counselling and school outreach programmes. The 116 Child HelpLine provides a toll-free service to assist children with difficulties in dealing with emotional distress, abuse (all types), schoolrelated problems, behavioural problems as well as family problems. The 106 Gender-Based Violence HelpLine aims to assist those who are in need of help when found in a GBV-related situation. This is also a toll-free service available across Namibia. The 106 GBV HelpLine is further utilized as a key entry point for reporting Human Trafficking. The Counselling Centre has a volunteer counsellor complement …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLifeLine ChildLine Namibia is a registered social services 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-lifeline-childline-namibia. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 57/100.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Namibia.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the LifeLine ChildLine Namibia 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.
LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia currently runs the only national helpline-based counselling service in Namibia. In addition to the HelpLines that are aimed at ensuring children are safe, the Counselling Centre also does face-to-face counselling and school outreach programmes. The 116 Child HelpLine provides a toll-free service to assist children with difficulties in dealing with emotional distress, abuse (all types), schoolrelated problems, behavioural problems as well as family problems. The 106 Gender-Based Violence HelpLine aims to assist those who are in need of help when found in a GBV-related situation. This is also a toll-free service available across Namibia. The 106 GBV HelpLine is further utilized as a key entry point for reporting... LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is classified as a social services organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among social services charities registered in Namibia: LifeLine ChildLine Namibia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100.
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LifeLine ChildLine Namibia 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.
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NeutralLifeLine/ChildLine Namibia: What a bunch spineless chickens! - MSN
Jericho and NSK squash “beef” …as LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia issues public apology - neweralive.na
LifeLine/ChildLine marks 45 years of service - The Namibian -
Lifeline/Childline launches national Counselling Centre Data Report - Informanté
Childline/Lifeline speaks out on child sex work - The Namibian -
Protecting children and adolescents against violence - Unicef
Namibia’s MICT and LifeLine/ChildLine Partner for Children’s Cybersecurity Education - TechAfrica News
Information Ministry signs MoU with Lifeline/Childline to boost online child abuse reporting - Informanté
MICT and LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia unite to protect children from cyber attacks - Windhoek Observer
Intern starts kiddies orner at LifeLine/ChildLine - neweralive.na
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Quick facts about LifeLine ChildLine Namibia
- What is LifeLine ChildLine Namibia?
- LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is a social services nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia currently runs the only national helpline-based counselling service in Namibia. In addition to the HelpLines that are aimed at ensuring children are safe, the Counselling Centre also does face-to-face counselling and school outreach programmes. The 116 Child HelpLine provides a toll-free service to assist children with difficulties in dealing with emotional distress, abuse (all types), schoolrelated problems, behavioural problems as well as family problems. The 106 Gender-Based Violence HelpLine aims to assist those who are in need of help when found in a GBV-related situation. This is also a toll-free service available across Namibia. The 106 GBV HelpLine is further utilized as a key entry point for reporting Human Trafficking. The Counselling Centre has a volunteer counsellor complement of social workers, social work interns, and students studying psychology and/or social work, and lay counsellors. The Centre has a national database. A key outcome of this database is to improve and expand data collection mechanisms, improve the availability of data to inform effective programming and monitoring and synchronize reporting of data for all the lines, which will strengthen the efficacy of our services and referral mechanisms and immediately identify gaps that limit quality service delivery. LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia is hosting the first of its kind reporting portal on the website. The National Reporting Portal for Online Child sexual Abuse Material is there to sensitise the public to anonymously report child sexual abuse material and ensure the material is taken down from online platforms. The crisis line established in 1980 was manned by a group of dedicated and well-trained volunteers. Today this line is still accessible to the public. The sms line is an alternative medium through which individuals can seek counselling. A counsellor will tend to the text messages and respond. LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia is also focused on the empowerment of
- When was LifeLine ChildLine Namibia founded?
- LifeLine ChildLine Namibia was founded in 1980.
- Where is LifeLine ChildLine Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Is LifeLine ChildLine Namibia trustworthy?
- LifeLine ChildLine Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 LifeLine ChildLine Namibia's registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-lifeline-childline-namibia (Namibia).
- What is LifeLine ChildLine Namibia's website?
- http://www.lifelinechildline.org.na
- Are donations to LifeLine ChildLine 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.