SOS Children's Villages Namibia
Care and family support for vulnerable Namibian children
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SOS Children's Villages Namibia supports children without parental care and those at risk of losing it, drawing on decades of experience in child care. It works through partnerships with donors, communities, government and other organisations, guided by its Strategy 2030 and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Family-strengthening programmes in informal settlements help prevent family separation by empowering families and communities to protect their children. Family-care programmes provide for basic needs and support development through early childhood development, youth development, education, sport, recreation and psychological support.
Mission
To ensure the best care of children so that no child grows up alone, preventing family separation and supporting those without parental care.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar social services in NamibiaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show SOS Children's Villages Namibia with 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
- Its integrity score of 46 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures. Explore Namibia data
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySOS Children's Villages Namibia is a social services nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
SOS Children's Villages Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 social services charities in Namibia is 50/100.
SOS Children's Villages Namibia is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
SOS Children's Villages Namibia is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Namibia.
SOS Children's Villages 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
SOS Children's Villages Namibia supports children without parental care and those at risk of losing it, drawing on decades of experience in child care. It works through partnerships with donors, communities, government and other organisations, guided by its Strategy 2030 and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Family-strengthening programmes in informal settlements help prevent family separation by empowering families and communities to protect their children. Family-care programmes provide for basic needs and support development through early childhood development, youth development, education, sport, recreation and psychological support. SOS Children's Villages Namibia is a social services organization based in Namibia.
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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.
SOS Children's Villages 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.
SOS Children's Villages 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
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10 articles found
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Feature: Chinese Dragon Boat Festival brings cultural exchange, care to vulnerable Namibian children - People's Daily Online
Dragon Boat: More than a cultural fest in Namibia - China Daily
1 in 3 Namibian children urgently need support amid ongoing drought and rising poverty - SOS Children's Villages Canada
Women’s economic empowerment in Ondangwa, Namibia: Keulukuwa’s story - SOS Children's Villages Canada
Donation box for children at airport - The Namibian -
SOS Children’s Villages Namibia launches donation box at international airport - The Namibian -
Caring for children during the festive season - The Namibian -
“Women of SOS”: Katrina Bock, Caregiver, SOS Namibia - SOS Children's Villages Canada
SOS director accused of chucking staff - The Namibian -
COVID-19: Update from the SOS Ondangwa Village - SOS Children's Villages Canada
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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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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about SOS Children's Villages Namibia
- What is SOS Children's Villages Namibia?
- SOS Children's Villages Namibia is a social services nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. SOS Children's Villages Namibia supports children without parental care and those at risk of losing it, drawing on decades of experience in child care. It works through partnerships with donors, communities, government and other organisations, guided by its Strategy 2030 and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Family-strengthening programmes in informal settlements help prevent family separation by empowering families and communities to protect their children. Family-care programmes provide for basic needs and support development through early childhood development, youth development, education, sport, recreation and psychological support.
- Who leads SOS Children's Villages Namibia?
- Magret Kamati.
- Where is SOS Children's Villages Namibia located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is SOS Children's Villages Namibia trustworthy?
- SOS Children's Villages Namibia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 SOS Children's Villages Namibia's website?
- https://www.sos-namibia.org/
- Are donations to SOS Children's Villages 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.