Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust
Building media and information literacy among Namibian youth
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The Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is a non-profit that aims to foster media and information literacy among young Namibians. It builds youth capacity through educational products including youth projects, summer school, and certificate courses in media and information literacy. MiLLi* was initiated in 2015 by the Media Arts Technology Studies department of the College of the Arts in Windhoek, which sets standards for its projects. The initiative has been supported by Deutsche Welle Akademie, whose Namibia office connects international experts with local educators, and relies on support partners for institutional and project funding.
To foster media and information literacy among young Namibians through education and capacity building.
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Namibia
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Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust 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.
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Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is a community development 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 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is a non-profit that aims to foster media and information literacy among young Namibians. It builds youth capacity through educational products including youth projects, summer school, and certificate courses in media and information literacy. MiLLi* was initiated in 2015 by the Media Arts Technology Studies department of the College of the Arts in Windhoek, which sets standards for its projects. The initiative has been supported by Deutsche Welle Akademie, whose Namibia office connects international experts with local educators, and relies on support partners for institutional and project funding. Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is a community development organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2015.
Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
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Quick facts about Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust
- What is Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust?
- Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is a non-profit that aims to foster media and information literacy among young Namibians. It builds youth capacity through educational products including youth projects, summer school, and certificate courses in media and information literacy. MiLLi* was initiated in 2015 by the Media Arts Technology Studies department of the College of the Arts in Windhoek, which sets standards for its projects. The initiative has been supported by Deutsche Welle Akademie, whose Namibia office connects international experts with local educators, and relies on support partners for institutional and project funding.
- When was Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust founded?
- Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust?
- Farah Frederick serves as Head of Coordination.
- Where is Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust trustworthy?
- Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust's website?
- http://www.milli.edu.na
- Are donations to Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust 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.