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Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427

Serving orphaned and vulnerable children in Omaheke

Gobabis, Omaheke · Namibia Social Services
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Founded in 1999, the Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region from its base in Gobabis. The organisation works to equip and enable local people to answer the needs of their own community. Its programmes focus on the care, education, and development of children, with an emphasis on lasting community impact.

Mission

To serve orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region by equipping local people to meet their community's needs.

Focus & reach

Operating in
Namibia flagNamibia
Causes
Children Education Health Youth Development

Integrity assessment

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Registration 8/20
No registration ID on record 0
Listed in official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 14/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
No officer titles disclosed 0
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

Official filings
AN
Angela B••••••••
JA
Jac-Louis v••••••••
NO
Noubert L••••••••
RE
Rev. H••••••••

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  • 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
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Namibia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

JA
Jac-Louis v••••••••
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Charity registration status None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar social services charities in Namibia.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
52 Peer average
49

Cause areas in Namibia

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Community Development
37
Advocacy & Civil Rights
20
Social Services
18
Education
12
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Data freshness

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Last updated
June 19, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Profile completeness
35%
Data points we track that are filled in

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is a social services nonprofit based in Gobabis, Omaheke, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Founded in 1999, the Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region from its base in Gobabis. The organisation works to equip and enable local people to answer the needs of their own community. Its programmes focus on the care, education, and development of children, with an emphasis on lasting community impact. Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1999.

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

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.

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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, the Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region from its base in Gobabis. The organisation works to equip and enable local people to answer the needs of their own community. Its programmes focus on the care, education, and development of children, with an emphasis on lasting community impact.
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, Omaheke, 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 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 Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427's website?
https://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.