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The Namibia Red Cross Society is a national humanitarian organization, established by an Act of Parliament, Act 16 of 1991 following Namibia’s independence, as a National Society auxiliary to public authorities. Following its recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society’s (ICRC) in 1993, it was admitted as a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) the same year. This symbolized the beginning of efforts towards the improvement of the lives of the vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian networks locally and internationally.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNamibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is a registered health nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-namibia-red-cross-society-nrcs. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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 health charities in Namibia is 54/100.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is classified as a Health organization, registered in Namibia.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Namibia Red Cross Society is a national humanitarian organization, established by an Act of Parliament, Act 16 of 1991 following Namibia’s independence, as a National Society auxiliary to public authorities. Following its recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society’s (ICRC) in 1993, it was admitted as a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) the same year. This symbolized the beginning of efforts towards the improvement of the lives of the vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian networks locally and internationally. Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is classified as a health organization registered in Namibia.
Among health charities registered in Namibia: Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 54/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is registered 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 Red Cross Society (NRCS) is registered 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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Quick facts about Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)
- What is Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)?
- Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is a health nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibia Red Cross Society is a national humanitarian organization, established by an Act of Parliament, Act 16 of 1991 following Namibia’s independence, as a National Society auxiliary to public authorities. Following its recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society’s (ICRC) in 1993, it was admitted as a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) the same year. This symbolized the beginning of efforts towards the improvement of the lives of the vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian networks locally and internationally.
- Who leads Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)?
- Cane Harakuta.
- Where is Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Is Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) trustworthy?
- Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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 Red Cross Society (NRCS)'s registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-namibia-red-cross-society-nrcs (Namibia).
- Are donations to Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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.