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Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia

Protecting Namibia's free-roaming desert black rhinos

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia was founded in 1982 with a mandate to monitor and research the desert-dwelling rhinos of the Kunene region. It works to protect one of the last free-roaming populations of black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis), covering an area of around 25,000 square kilometres with no fences or park controls. Its trackers are drawn from local communities and conduct long patrols on foot. SRT is the only rhino conservation group in Namibia with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment, and works alongside government, police, conservancies and partners such as WWF, IRDNC and NACSO.

Founded
Headquarters
Brandberg, Kunene
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To protect and monitor Namibia's free-roaming desert black rhino population through community-based tracking, research and partnership.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar animal welfare in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 46

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia with a partial profile.

  • Established in 1982, it predates 92% of the charities in Namibia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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 Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia is an animal welfare nonprofit based in Brandberg, Kunene, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 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.

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia 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 animal welfare charities in Namibia is 46/100.

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia is located in Brandberg, Kunene, Namibia. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, based in Namibia.

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia 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.

Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia was founded in 1982 with a mandate to monitor and research the desert-dwelling rhinos of the Kunene region. It works to protect one of the last free-roaming populations of black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis), covering an area of around 25,000 square kilometres with no fences or park controls. Its trackers are drawn from local communities and conduct long patrols on foot. SRT is the only rhino conservation group in Namibia with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment, and works alongside government, police, conservancies and partners such as WWF, IRDNC and NACSO. Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia is an animal welfare organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1982.

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Taxes

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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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Simson U•••••••

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 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

Data sources

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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 · 1982
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 Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia

What is Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia?
Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Brandberg, Namibia. Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia was founded in 1982 with a mandate to monitor and research the desert-dwelling rhinos of the Kunene region. It works to protect one of the last free-roaming populations of black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis), covering an area of around 25,000 square kilometres with no fences or park controls. Its trackers are drawn from local communities and conduct long patrols on foot. SRT is the only rhino conservation group in Namibia with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment, and works alongside government, police, conservancies and partners such as WWF, IRDNC and NACSO.
When was Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia founded?
Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia was founded in 1982.
Who leads Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia?
Simson Uri-Khob.
Where is Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia located?
Headquartered in Brandberg, Kunene, Namibia.
Is Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia trustworthy?
Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia 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 Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia's website?
http://www.savetherhinotrust.org/
Are donations to Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) 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.