Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN)
Community support for Okahandja and surrounding areas
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The Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is a community-based, non-profit organisation established in 2001 and registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services. It serves the community of Okahandja and surrounding areas in Namibia. Its work focuses on supporting vulnerable people, including children, youth, and orphans. The network envisions helping people discover their purpose and potential so they can become productive and self-sustaining citizens.
Mission
To help people in Okahandja and surrounding areas discover their purpose and potential and become productive, self-sustainable citizens.
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· vs. 8 similar education in NamibiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) 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
- Its integrity score of 46 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures. Explore Namibia data
- disclosed leadership
- a contact email
- financial records
- a website (present for 76% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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 + methodologyOkahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is an education nonprofit based in Okahandja, Otjozondjupa, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 education charities in Namibia is 48/100.
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is located in Okahandja, Otjozondjupa, Namibia. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is classified as an Education organization, based in Namibia.
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) 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 Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is a community-based, non-profit organisation established in 2001 and registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services. It serves the community of Okahandja and surrounding areas in Namibia. Its work focuses on supporting vulnerable people, including children, youth, and orphans. The network envisions helping people discover their purpose and potential so they can become productive and self-sustaining citizens. Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is an education organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2001.
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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.
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) 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.
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) 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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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2001
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN)
- What is Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN)?
- Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is a education nonprofit organization based in Okahandja, Namibia. The Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) is a community-based, non-profit organisation established in 2001 and registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services. It serves the community of Okahandja and surrounding areas in Namibia. Its work focuses on supporting vulnerable people, including children, youth, and orphans. The network envisions helping people discover their purpose and potential so they can become productive and self-sustaining citizens.
- When was Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) founded?
- Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN)?
- Ms Maria Khaises.
- Where is Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) located?
- Headquartered in Okahandja, Otjozondjupa, Namibia.
- Is Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) trustworthy?
- Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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.
- Are donations to Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) 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.