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Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427

Serving orphaned and vulnerable children in Omaheke

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

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

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Gobabis, Omaheke
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Namibia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 49

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 with a partial profile.

  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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.

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 49/100.

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, based in Namibia. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

Light for the Children Foundation, W.O. 427 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

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.

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Taxes

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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

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Jac-Louis v•• R•••••

Officers & trustees (4)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Social Services this charity 18
Education 12
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Most common causes in Namibia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 39
Health 29
Youth Development 24
Children 24
Human Rights 23
Environment 21
Research 13
International Development 13
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

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, 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.