Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)
National humanitarian society serving vulnerable Namibians
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The Namibia Red Cross Society is a national humanitarian organisation established by an Act of Parliament (Act 16 of 1991) following Namibia's independence, serving as a National Society auxiliary to the public authorities. After recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1993, it was admitted the same year as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The society works to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian networks at local and international levels.
To improve the lives of vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian action and local and international networks.
The Namibia Red Cross Society was established through an Act of Parliament (Namibia Red Cross Act No. 16 of 1991) following Namibia's independence, as a voluntary aid auxiliary to the public authorities. It was recognised by the International Committee of …
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Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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 Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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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#22 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score
49/100 puts it in the top 17% of the cohort, tied with 43 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 7 similar health charities in Namibia.
Cause areas in Namibia
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Frequently asked questions about Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is a health 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 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Namibia Red Cross Society is a national humanitarian organisation established by an Act of Parliament (Act 16 of 1991) following Namibia's independence, serving as a National Society auxiliary to the public authorities. After recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1993, it was admitted the same year as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The society works to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian networks at local and international levels. Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is a health organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1991.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
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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 organisation established by an Act of Parliament (Act 16 of 1991) following Namibia's independence, serving as a National Society auxiliary to the public authorities. After recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1993, it was admitted the same year as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The society works to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian networks at local and international levels.
- When was Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) founded?
- Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS)?
- Cane Harakuta.
- Where is Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) trustworthy?
- Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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 Red Cross Society (NRCS)'s website?
- https://redcross.org.na/
- 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.