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.
Mission
To improve the lives of vulnerable people in Namibia through humanitarian action and local and international networks.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe 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 …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) has 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
- GiveRadar's profile for Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical 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
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNamibia 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.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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 health charities in Namibia is 48/100.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is classified as a Health organization, based in Namibia.
Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) 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 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.
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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 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 · 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 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.