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Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)

Alliance working to end malnutrition in Namibia

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)

The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is part of the national movement to eradicate malnutrition and achieve food security. It envisions a Namibia where everyone has the resources, knowledge and motivation to secure food and optimal nutrition, and where all children are sufficiently well-nourished. The alliance brings together efforts focused on nutrition, agriculture and health to advance these goals.

Founded
Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To work towards food security and the eradication of malnutrition for all people in Namibia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Namibia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 51

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development 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 Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Namibia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is a community development 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 2019 and has been operating for 7 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.

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) 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 community development charities in Namibia is 51/100.

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Namibia.

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) 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 Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is part of the national movement to eradicate malnutrition and achieve food security. It envisions a Namibia where everyone has the resources, knowledge and motivation to secure food and optimal nutrition, and where all children are sufficiently well-nourished. The alliance brings together efforts focused on nutrition, agriculture and health to advance these goals. Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is a community development organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2019.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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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Ben S••••••••

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Social Services 18
Education 12
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Most common causes in Namibia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 39
Health 29
Youth Development 24
Children 24
Human Rights 23
Environment 21
Research 13
International Development 13

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)

What is Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)?
Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is part of the national movement to eradicate malnutrition and achieve food security. It envisions a Namibia where everyone has the resources, knowledge and motivation to secure food and optimal nutrition, and where all children are sufficiently well-nourished. The alliance brings together efforts focused on nutrition, agriculture and health to advance these goals.
When was Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) founded?
Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) was founded in 2019.
Who leads Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)?
Ben Schernick.
Where is Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Is Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) trustworthy?
Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) 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 Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)'s website?
https://www.nafsan.org/
Are donations to Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) 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.