Out-Right Namibia (ORN)
Advancing LGBTI human rights and equality in Namibia
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Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is an LGBTI human rights organisation working to build a united movement of sexual and gender diverse people. Established by member mandate, it advocates for legal and social justice in a free, safe, and healthy environment. The organisation works toward full constitutional equality and equity for sexual, gender, and sex diverse people in Namibia. It is based in Windhoek.
Mission
To advance legal and social justice and full constitutional equality for sexual, gender, and sex diverse people in Namibia.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesOut-Right Namibia was formed in 2010 by self-identified LGBTIQ+ activists and was registered as a Trust with the Master of the High Court in 2017. It is Namibia's leading LGBTI human rights organisation, advocating for legal and social equality for …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in NamibiaConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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
- GiveRadar's profile for Out-Right Namibia (ORN) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Namibia it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyOut-Right Namibia (ORN) is an advocacy & civil rights 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 2010 and has been operating for 16 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.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia is 50/100.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Namibia.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is an LGBTI human rights organisation working to build a united movement of sexual and gender diverse people. Established by member mandate, it advocates for legal and social justice in a free, safe, and healthy environment. The organisation works toward full constitutional equality and equity for sexual, gender, and sex diverse people in Namibia. It is based in Windhoek. Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2010.
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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.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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.
Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Namibian comedian Xuro Milton beaten in homophobic attack - MambaOnline
Entries for Mr Gay Namibia open - The Namibian -
Our Voices The Journey To Equality - The Namibian -
Newly crowned Mr Gay Namibia aims to improve visibility of LGBTQ people - MambaOnline
Mr Gay Namibia entries now open - The Namibian -
Namibia’s first LGBT health centre opens in Windhoek - MambaOnline
Namibia | Gay couple sue govt for same-sex marriage and family rights - MambaOnline
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2010
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Out-Right Namibia (ORN)
- What is Out-Right Namibia (ORN)?
- Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Out-Right Namibia (ORN) is an LGBTI human rights organisation working to build a united movement of sexual and gender diverse people. Established by member mandate, it advocates for legal and social justice in a free, safe, and healthy environment. The organisation works toward full constitutional equality and equity for sexual, gender, and sex diverse people in Namibia. It is based in Windhoek.
- When was Out-Right Namibia (ORN) founded?
- Out-Right Namibia (ORN) was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Out-Right Namibia (ORN)?
- Agapitus Hausiku.
- Where is Out-Right Namibia (ORN) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Out-Right Namibia (ORN) trustworthy?
- Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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 Out-Right Namibia (ORN)'s website?
- https://outrightnam.com/
- Are donations to Out-Right Namibia (ORN) 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.