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Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC)

Wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation education

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46
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC)

The Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) opened more than 25 years ago to take in injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. Animal rescue, care and rehabilitation, together with public education, have been its core mandate. While the welfare of all animals takes priority, NARREC focuses particularly on birds of prey, which sit at the end of food chains and are vulnerable to pesticides, poisons and livestock pharmaceuticals. It works with government and non-government partners to safeguard biodiversity. The centre is situated in Brakwater, about 23 kilometres north of Windhoek, and welcomes visitors.

Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To rescue, care for and rehabilitate wildlife while educating the public and safeguarding biodiversity.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

NARREC was founded by veterinary nurse Liz Komen and opened more than 25 years ago to take in injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. Its mandate combines animal rescue, care and rehabilitation with public education, with a particular focus on birds …

NARREC was founded by veterinary nurse Liz Komen and opened more than 25 years ago to take in injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. Its mandate combines animal rescue, care and rehabilitation with public education, with a particular focus on birds of prey.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar animal welfare in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 47

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) 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
  • Its integrity score of 46 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures. Explore Namibia data
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  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
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Common questions

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Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) is an animal welfare nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 animal welfare charities in Namibia is 47/100.

Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.

Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, based in Namibia.

Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) 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 Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) opened more than 25 years ago to take in injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. Animal rescue, care and rehabilitation, together with public education, have been its core mandate. While the welfare of all animals takes priority, NARREC focuses particularly on birds of prey, which sit at the end of food chains and are vulnerable to pesticides, poisons and livestock pharmaceuticals. It works with government and non-government partners to safeguard biodiversity. The centre is situated in Brakwater, about 23 kilometres north of Windhoek, and welcomes visitors. Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) is an animal welfare organization based in Namibia.

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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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Liz K••••

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 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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Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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On record · 5
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC)

What is Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC)?
Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) opened more than 25 years ago to take in injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. Animal rescue, care and rehabilitation, together with public education, have been its core mandate. While the welfare of all animals takes priority, NARREC focuses particularly on birds of prey, which sit at the end of food chains and are vulnerable to pesticides, poisons and livestock pharmaceuticals. It works with government and non-government partners to safeguard biodiversity. The centre is situated in Brakwater, about 23 kilometres north of Windhoek, and welcomes visitors.
Who leads Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC)?
Liz Komen.
Where is Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Is Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) trustworthy?
Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC)'s website?
https://narrec.electric.com.na/
Are donations to Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) 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.