Sister Namibia
Amplifying women's voices through activist media since 1989
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Sister Namibia has been amplifying women's voices since 1989, evolving from a focus on inclusion in a democratic post-colonial society to responding to realities on the ground today. The Windhoek-based organisation promotes collective action through media that represents real people and inclusive perspectives. Its long-running magazine has earned the respect of Namibian women over three decades and now continues as an online publication and across social media. The work centres on activist-driven media that listens, lobbies and advocates for women's empowerment.
Mission
To amplify women's voices and promote collective action through responsible, activist-driven media that empowers women in Namibia.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in NamibiaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sister Namibia with a partial profile.
- Established in 1989, it predates 83% 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 Sister Namibia 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
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySister Namibia 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 1989 and has been operating for 37 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.
Sister 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia is 50/100.
Sister Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Sister Namibia is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Namibia.
Sister 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.
Sister Namibia has been amplifying women's voices since 1989, evolving from a focus on inclusion in a democratic post-colonial society to responding to realities on the ground today. The Windhoek-based organisation promotes collective action through media that represents real people and inclusive perspectives. Its long-running magazine has earned the respect of Namibian women over three decades and now continues as an online publication and across social media. The work centres on activist-driven media that listens, lobbies and advocates for women's empowerment. Sister Namibia is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1989.
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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.
Sister Namibia 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.
Sister Namibia 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
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Activism against gender violence - The Namibian -
Sister Namibia turns 20 - The Namibian -
Deputy Minister’s ‘hate speech’ slammed - The Namibian -
Sister Namibia rejects political label - The Namibian -
The Progress of Women’s Rights in Namibia - The Borgen Project
Namibia Pride Begins - The Namibian -
Sister Namibia Billboard Celebrates Feminist Activists - The Namibian -
Why are anti-femicide protesters taking to Namibia’s streets? - Al Jazeera
Sister Namibia gets funding to publish high quality material on feminism - Namibia Economist
All You Need To Know About Pad Drives - The Namibian -
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 · 1989
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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 Sister Namibia
- What is Sister Namibia?
- Sister Namibia is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Sister Namibia has been amplifying women's voices since 1989, evolving from a focus on inclusion in a democratic post-colonial society to responding to realities on the ground today. The Windhoek-based organisation promotes collective action through media that represents real people and inclusive perspectives. Its long-running magazine has earned the respect of Namibian women over three decades and now continues as an online publication and across social media. The work centres on activist-driven media that listens, lobbies and advocates for women's empowerment.
- When was Sister Namibia founded?
- Sister Namibia was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Sister Namibia?
- Brigit Loots.
- Where is Sister Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Sister Namibia trustworthy?
- Sister 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 Sister Namibia's website?
- https://sisternamibia.org/
- Are donations to Sister 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.