Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)
Advocating rights and inclusion for deaf Namibians
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The Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is a non-profit welfare organisation that advocates for the rights, inclusion and empowerment of deaf people in Namibia. Registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services as WO:84 in 1991, it is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf. NNAD promotes the use of sign language, raises awareness and works to ensure equal access to education and public services. The association represents the interests of an estimated 27,000 deaf Namibians.
To secure equal rights, inclusion and empowerment for deaf Namibians through sign language promotion, awareness and access to education and public services.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) 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.
Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) 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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Frequently asked questions about Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)
Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is a social services 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.
The Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is a non-profit welfare organisation that advocates for the rights, inclusion and empowerment of deaf people in Namibia. Registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services as WO:84 in 1991, it is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf. NNAD promotes the use of sign language, raises awareness and works to ensure equal access to education and public services. The association represents the interests of an estimated 27,000 deaf Namibians. Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1991.
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.
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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 (NNAD) is a non-profit welfare organisation that advocates for the rights, inclusion and empowerment of deaf people in Namibia. Registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services as WO:84 in 1991, it is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf. NNAD promotes the use of sign language, raises awareness and works to ensure equal access to education and public services. The association represents the interests of an estimated 27,000 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, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) trustworthy?
- Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) 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 Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD)'s website?
- https://nnad.org.na/
- 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.