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Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)

Windhoek, Khomas Reg NA-CIVIC264-rural-peoples-institute-for-social-empowerment-in-namibia-rise-namibia
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)

RISE Namibia is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). It is a community development process facilitator, a catalyst within a dynamic process that develops sustainable organisational and human resource capacity at rural and urban grassroots levels. RISE Namibia's aim is to strengthen membership-based grassroots level organisations and community-based organisations (CBOs). RISE Namibia assists these organisations to become vibrant change agents and viable vehicles to enhance entry into mainstream people’s participatory socio-economic development. RISE Namibia also works with households and grassroots-based CBOs and any other local structures with the aim of assisting people in a participatory fashion, to improve livelihoods and build resilience at household levels. RISE Namibia promotes “people-centred sustainable development” and was launched in May 1987. RISE Namibia is registered …

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Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 59

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Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-rural-peoples-institute-for-social-empowerment-in-namibia-rise-namibia. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 58/100.

Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Namibia.

Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) 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.

RISE Namibia is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). It is a community development process facilitator, a catalyst within a dynamic process that develops sustainable organisational and human resource capacity at rural and urban grassroots levels. RISE Namibia's aim is to strengthen membership-based grassroots level organisations and community-based organisations (CBOs). RISE Namibia assists these organisations to become vibrant change agents and viable vehicles to enhance entry into mainstream people’s participatory socio-economic development. RISE Namibia also works with households and grassroots-based CBOs and any other local structures with the aim of assisting people in a participatory fashion, to improve livelihoods and build resilience at household levels. RISE Namibia promotes “people-centred sustainable development”... Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) is classified as a community development organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among community development charities registered in Namibia: Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100.

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Leadership

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Paul Vleermuis

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Quick facts about Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)

What is Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)?
Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. RISE Namibia is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).  It is a community development process facilitator, a catalyst within a dynamic process that develops sustainable organisational and human resource capacity at rural and urban grassroots levels. RISE Namibia's aim is to strengthen membership-based grassroots level organisations and community-based organisations (CBOs). RISE Namibia assists these organisations to become vibrant change agents and viable vehicles to enhance entry into mainstream people’s participatory socio-economic development. RISE Namibia also works with households and grassroots-based CBOs and any other local structures with the aim of assisting people in a participatory fashion, to improve livelihoods and build resilience at household levels. RISE Namibia promotes “people-centred sustainable development” and was launched in May 1987. RISE Namibia is registered with the Master of High Court as “an educational Trust Not for Gain”. The said registration is in pursuance to “The Trust Moneys Protection Act (Act no 34 of 1934}”. The official registration number is – Ref. T44/96 Sectoral focus. Core - work: RISE focuses on Rural & Urban Development and gives special attention to:
When was Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) founded?
Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) was founded in 1987.
Who leads Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)?
Paul Vleermuis.
Where is Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) trustworthy?
Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-rural-peoples-institute-for-social-empowerment-in-namibia-rise-namibia (Namibia).
Are donations to Rural Peoples ' Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (rise - Namibia) 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.