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Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust

Windhoek, Khomas Reg NA-CIVIC264-ombetja-yehinga-organisation-trust Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust

OYO’s vision is to develop a society in which there is broad access to information and the arts. By developing their creative skills, young people empower themselves to make informed choices, and thus become more prosperous, increase their life expectancy, and improve the quality of their lives.

Founded
Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar arts & culture in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
Charity registration status
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-ombetja-yehinga-organisation-trust. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 arts & culture charities in Namibia is 56/100.

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Namibia.

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust 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.

OYO’s vision is to develop a society in which there is broad access to information and the arts. By developing their creative skills, young people empower themselves to make informed choices, and thus become more prosperous, increase their life expectancy, and improve the quality of their lives. Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Namibia: Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100.

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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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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Films teach children about their rights - The Namibian -
Dec 2024
www.namibian.com.na
‘The Caring Namibian Man’ exhibits at Goethe - The Namibian -
Apr 2024
www.namibian.com.na
Audio and photographic exhibition – ‘Caring man’ to open at the Goethe-Institut - Namibia Economist
Aug 2022
economist.com.na
Arts Relief Grant Pays Out Generously - The Namibian -
Jul 2021
www.namibian.com.na
Kapana - Eye For Film
Jun 2021
www.eyeforfilm.co.uk
Relief fund for artists’ first round payout approved - neweralive.na
Aug 2020
neweralive.na
Tradition and Dreams Clash in the AMVCA-Nominated ‘Kukuri’ - The Namibian -
Feb 2020
www.namibian.com.na
OYO’s ‘Trapped’ dancers headed to Rotterdam - The Namibian -
Sep 2018
www.namibian.com.na
OYO to tackle teenage pregnancy - Namibia Economist
Feb 2016
economist.com.na
OYO dancers looking for a kilt sponsor - Namibia Economist
Apr 2014
economist.com.na

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Namibia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust This page 52 - -
ENK Public Art Group 59 - -
Goethe-Institut Namibia 57 - -
ChiNamibia Arts Education for Development 57 - -
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) 57 - -
Arts Performance Centre (APC) 57 - -
Home of the Arts (HOTA) 54 - -
Museums Association of Namibia 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust

What is Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust?
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. OYO’s vision is to develop a society in which there is broad access to information and the arts. By developing their creative skills, young people empower themselves to make informed choices, and thus become more prosperous, increase their life expectancy, and improve the quality of their lives.
When was Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust founded?
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust was founded in 2003.
Where is Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust trustworthy?
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust's registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-ombetja-yehinga-organisation-trust (Namibia).
What is Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust's website?
http://Website: www.ombetja.org
Are donations to Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust 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.