MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)
Connecting unemployed Namibians to training and jobs
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MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that connects unemployed people to education, training, and employment opportunities. Established in 2007, it has supported more than 2,600 unemployed individuals. The organisation was originally named for the men who waited at the roadside hoping to earn a day's wage as casual labourers, and it has since expanded to serve women, youth, and anyone struggling in the labour market. MSR operates from offices in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay.
Mission
To prepare and connect unemployed Namibians with education, training, and lasting employment opportunities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesMen on the Side of the Road was established in Namibia in 2007, originally serving men who waited at the roadside hoping for day-labour work. It later expanded to all unemployed people, operating offices in Windhoek and Swakopmund and connecting …
How it stacks up against peers
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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
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is an advocacy & civil rights 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 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia is 50/100.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Namibia.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) 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.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that connects unemployed people to education, training, and employment opportunities. Established in 2007, it has supported more than 2,600 unemployed individuals. The organisation was originally named for the men who waited at the roadside hoping to earn a day's wage as casual labourers, and it has since expanded to serve women, youth, and anyone struggling in the labour market. MSR operates from offices in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay. MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2007.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) 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.
MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is listed in Namibia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2007
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)
- What is MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)?
- MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that connects unemployed people to education, training, and employment opportunities. Established in 2007, it has supported more than 2,600 unemployed individuals. The organisation was originally named for the men who waited at the roadside hoping to earn a day's wage as casual labourers, and it has since expanded to serve women, youth, and anyone struggling in the labour market. MSR operates from offices in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay.
- When was MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) founded?
- MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) was founded in 2007.
- Who leads MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)?
- Crystal Beukes.
- Where is MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) trustworthy?
- MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)'s website?
- https://msr.org.na/
- Are donations to MSR (Men on the Side of the Road) 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.