LifeLine ChildLine Namibia
National helpline counselling for children and abuse survivors
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LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia runs the only national helpline-based counselling service in the country, alongside face-to-face counselling and school outreach programmes. Its toll-free 116 Child HelpLine assists children dealing with emotional distress, abuse, and school, behavioural and family problems, while the 106 Gender-Based Violence HelpLine supports those in GBV situations and serves as a key entry point for reporting human trafficking. The crisis line, first established in 1980, is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors, social workers, interns and lay counsellors. The organisation also maintains a national database and hosts a reporting portal for online child sexual abuse material. An SMS line offers a further channel for people to seek counselling.
Mission
To provide accessible counselling and protection services to children and survivors of abuse and gender-based violence across Namibia.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe LifeLine crisis line was established in Windhoek in 1980 and staffed by trained volunteers. It later merged with ChildLine and registered as a welfare organisation as LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia, running the national 116 child helpline and 106 gender-based violence helpline.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in NamibiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, LifeLine ChildLine Namibia has a partial profile.
- Established in 1980, it predates 93% of the charities in Namibia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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 42 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 and its governance. Explore Namibia data
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLifeLine ChildLine Namibia is a social services nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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 50/100.
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, based in Namibia.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia 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.
LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia runs the only national helpline-based counselling service in the country, alongside face-to-face counselling and school outreach programmes. Its toll-free 116 Child HelpLine assists children dealing with emotional distress, abuse, and school, behavioural and family problems, while the 106 Gender-Based Violence HelpLine supports those in GBV situations and serves as a key entry point for reporting human trafficking. The crisis line, first established in 1980, is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors, social workers, interns and lay counsellors. The organisation also maintains a national database and hosts a reporting portal for online child sexual abuse material. An SMS line offers a further channel for people to seek counselling. LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1980.
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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.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is listed 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.
LifeLine ChildLine Namibia is listed 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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Latest news
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10 articles found
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LifeLine/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 -
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
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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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1980
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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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 runs the only national helpline-based counselling service in the country, alongside face-to-face counselling and school outreach programmes. Its toll-free 116 Child HelpLine assists children dealing with emotional distress, abuse, and school, behavioural and family problems, while the 106 Gender-Based Violence HelpLine supports those in GBV situations and serves as a key entry point for reporting human trafficking. The crisis line, first established in 1980, is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors, social workers, interns and lay counsellors. The organisation also maintains a national database and hosts a reporting portal for online child sexual abuse material. An SMS line offers a further channel for people to seek counselling.
- When was LifeLine ChildLine Namibia founded?
- LifeLine ChildLine Namibia was founded in 1980.
- Where is LifeLine ChildLine Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is LifeLine ChildLine Namibia trustworthy?
- LifeLine ChildLine Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 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.