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Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust

Building media and information literacy among Namibian youth

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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To foster media and information literacy among young Namibians through education and capacity building.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 51

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 Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 37 community development charities in Namibia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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.

Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 community development charities in Namibia is 50/100.

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.

Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Namibia.

Media and Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MiLLi*) Trust 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.

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.

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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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Farah F••••••••
Head of Coordination

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

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

Community Development this charity 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Social Services 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
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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 · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
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 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.