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Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427

Founded in 1999, Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region. The organisation equips and enables locals to answer their community's needs. Everyone has a part to play. Teach a Child, Leave a legacy, Impact the future! Light for the Children Foundation projects/initiatives -

Founded
Headquarters
Gobabis, Omaheke

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
✨ Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 56

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Common questions

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Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is a registered social services nonprofit based in Gobabis, Omaheke, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-light-for-the-children-foundation-wo-427. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 56/100 for social services charities in Namibia. No red flags have been detected.

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 56/100.

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is located in Gobabis, Omaheke, Namibia. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Namibia. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 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.

Founded in 1999, Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region. The organisation equips and enables locals to answer their community's needs. Everyone has a part to play. Teach a Child, Leave a legacy, Impact the future! Light for the Children Foundation projects/initiatives - Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is classified as a social services organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among social services charities registered in Namibia: Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is above the peer average of 56/100.

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Leadership

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Jac-Louis van Rooyen

Officers & trustees (4)

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Angela B•••••
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Jac-Louis v•• R•••••
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Noubert L•••
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Rev. H••• O•••••
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Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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

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Quick facts about Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427

What is Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427?
Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is a social services nonprofit organization based in Gobabis, Namibia. Founded in 1999, Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region. The organisation equips and enables locals to answer their community's needs. Everyone has a part to play. Teach a Child, Leave a legacy, Impact the future! Light for the Children Foundation projects/initiatives -
When was Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 founded?
Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 was founded in 1999.
Who leads Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427?
Jac-Louis van Rooyen.
Where is Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 located?
Headquartered in Gobabis, Namibia.
Is Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 trustworthy?
Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427's registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-light-for-the-children-foundation-wo-427 (Namibia).
What is Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427's website?
https://www.lightforthechildren.com
Are donations to Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 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.