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Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)

Windhoek, Khomas Reg NA-CIVIC264-namibian-national-association-of-the-deaf-nnad
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)

The Namibian National Association of the Deaf is a non profit organization that advocates for the rights, inclusion and empowerment of deaf people in Namibia. A welfare organisation registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Service WO:84, (1991) is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) that has a consultive seat on the UN. NNAD promotes the use of sign language, provide awareness and work to ensure equal access to education and public services for the deaf community. NNAD is a Namibian organization working to ensure equal Rights for 27000 Deaf Namibians.

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Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 57

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Common questions

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Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-namibian-national-association-of-the-deaf-nnad. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 social services charities in Namibia is 56/100.

Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Namibia.

Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) 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 Namibian National Association of the Deaf  is a non profit organization that advocates for the rights, inclusion and empowerment of deaf people in Namibia. A welfare organisation registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Service WO:84, (1991) is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) that has a consultive seat on the UN. NNAD promotes the use of sign language, provide awareness and work to ensure equal access to education and public services for the deaf community. NNAD is a Namibian organization working to ensure equal Rights for 27000 Deaf Namibians. Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is classified as a social services organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among social services charities registered in Namibia: Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Linekela Paul Nanyeni
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

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Linekela P••• N••••••
Executive Director
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Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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Methodology

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Quick facts about Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)

What is Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)?
Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is a social services nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibian National Association of the Deaf  is a non profit organization that advocates for the rights, inclusion and empowerment of deaf people in Namibia. A welfare organisation registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Service WO:84, (1991) is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) that has a consultive seat on the UN. NNAD promotes the use of sign language, provide awareness and work to ensure equal access to education and public services for the deaf community. NNAD is a Namibian organization working to ensure equal Rights for 27000 Deaf Namibians.
When was Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) founded?
Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) was founded in 1991.
Who leads Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)?
Linekela Paul Nanyeni serves as Executive Director.
Where is Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) trustworthy?
Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-namibian-national-association-of-the-deaf-nnad (Namibia).
Are donations to Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) 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.