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MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)

Connecting unemployed Namibians to training and jobs

Windhoek, Khomas · Namibia Advocacy & Civil Rights
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49 / 100
Integrity score
Partial transparency

About

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.

Founder story

Men 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 …

Men 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 jobseekers with training and employment.

Focus & reach

Causes
Vocational Training International Development Education Literacy
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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 11/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
Fewer than 3 officers disclosed 0
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
CR
Crystal B••••••••

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GiveRadar Analysis

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Leadership & board

Official filings

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

CR
Crystal B••••••••
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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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
49 Peer average
50

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
GDELT Project + Google News

What we know and don't know

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Data freshness

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Last updated
June 19, 2026
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Profile completeness
35%
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MSR (Men on the Side of the Road)

MSR (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) 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.

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.

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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.