Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID)
Civic education, research and capacity building in Namibia
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Visit www.nid.org.naAbout Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID)
The Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is a Windhoek-based organisation that designs and implements development programmes for Namibian and international NGOs operating in the country. Its services span project planning, recruitment, government liaison, training, technical assistance, coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. Work typically covers civic education, multimedia campaigns, integrity systems and capacity building. NID also conducts research, surveys and studies on social and political issues through in-house researchers and a network of academic experts at Namibian and international institutions. Training offered includes organisational management, financial reporting, advocacy, anti-corruption and communications.
Mission
To strengthen democracy in Namibia through civic education, research, and capacity building for organisations and public institutions.
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- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNamibia Institute for Democracy (NID) 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 1991 and has been operating for 35 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.
Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia is 50/100.
Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Namibia.
Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) 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 Institute for Democracy (NID) is a Windhoek-based organisation that designs and implements development programmes for Namibian and international NGOs operating in the country. Its services span project planning, recruitment, government liaison, training, technical assistance, coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. Work typically covers civic education, multimedia campaigns, integrity systems and capacity building. NID also conducts research, surveys and studies on social and political issues through in-house researchers and a network of academic experts at Namibian and international institutions. Training offered includes organisational management, financial reporting, advocacy, anti-corruption and communications. Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1991.
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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 Institute for Democracy (NID) 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 Institute for Democracy (NID) 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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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 · 1991
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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 Institute for Democracy (NID)
- What is Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID)?
- Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is a Windhoek-based organisation that designs and implements development programmes for Namibian and international NGOs operating in the country. Its services span project planning, recruitment, government liaison, training, technical assistance, coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. Work typically covers civic education, multimedia campaigns, integrity systems and capacity building. NID also conducts research, surveys and studies on social and political issues through in-house researchers and a network of academic experts at Namibian and international institutions. Training offered includes organisational management, financial reporting, advocacy, anti-corruption and communications.
- When was Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) founded?
- Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID)?
- Ashley Muhinda serves as Administrator.
- Where is Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) trustworthy?
- Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) 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 Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID)'s website?
- http://www.nid.org.na
- Are donations to Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) 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.