Namibia Development Trust (NDT)
Long-standing trust working in community development
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Visit www.ndt.org.naAbout Namibia Development Trust (NDT)
The Namibia Development Trust (NDT) is a non-governmental organisation registered on 21 March 1989 under the Trust Monies Act of 1934. It was founded in 1987 as a welfare organisation to channel aid from the European Commission to communities disadvantaged by past colonial policies. Over time it transformed into an organisation playing an active role in community development. NDT is based in Windhoek.
Mission
To support communities disadvantaged by past policies and to take an active role in community development across Namibia.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar community development in NamibiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Namibia Development Trust (NDT) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1987, it predates 90% of the community development charities in Namibia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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's profile for Namibia Development Trust (NDT) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Namibia it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNamibia Development Trust (NDT) 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 1987 and has been operating for 39 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.
Namibia Development Trust (NDT) 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 community development charities in Namibia is 51/100.
Namibia Development Trust (NDT) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Namibia Development Trust (NDT) is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Namibia.
Namibia Development Trust (NDT) 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 Development Trust (NDT) is a non-governmental organisation registered on 21 March 1989 under the Trust Monies Act of 1934. It was founded in 1987 as a welfare organisation to channel aid from the European Commission to communities disadvantaged by past colonial policies. Over time it transformed into an organisation playing an active role in community development. NDT is based in Windhoek. Namibia Development Trust (NDT) is a community development organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1987.
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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.
Namibia Development Trust (NDT) 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.
Namibia Development Trust (NDT) 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)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Omutumba woshimoko shokuyandja eenghono inau kwatela mo omahangano oo ehe shi epangelo - The Namibian -
Green hydrogen summit excludes civil society - The Namibian -
Overspending on Warmbad lands Council in hot water - The Namibian -
FNB Partners With Namibia Development Trust for World NGO Day - The Villager Newspaper
Namibia: Conservation Hunting Should Continue - Nacso - allAfrica.com
Regions to take charge of rural development - The Namibian -
Activity timeline
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Causes charities work on most.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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 · 1987
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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 Namibia Development Trust (NDT)
- What is Namibia Development Trust (NDT)?
- Namibia Development Trust (NDT) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibia Development Trust (NDT) is a non-governmental organisation registered on 21 March 1989 under the Trust Monies Act of 1934. It was founded in 1987 as a welfare organisation to channel aid from the European Commission to communities disadvantaged by past colonial policies. Over time it transformed into an organisation playing an active role in community development. NDT is based in Windhoek.
- When was Namibia Development Trust (NDT) founded?
- Namibia Development Trust (NDT) was founded in 1987.
- Who leads Namibia Development Trust (NDT)?
- Ronny Dempers.
- Where is Namibia Development Trust (NDT) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Namibia Development Trust (NDT) trustworthy?
- Namibia Development Trust (NDT) 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 Namibia Development Trust (NDT)'s website?
- https://www.ndt.org.na/
- Are donations to Namibia Development Trust (NDT) 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.