TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation
Support for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Tsumeb
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TOV is a community-based organisation in Tsumeb, Namibia, providing physical, emotional, and educational support to school-age children orphaned or made vulnerable by the effects of HIV/AIDS on themselves and their families. Its name comes from the Hebrew word meaning good or delightful, chosen by founder Rev. Edward Amadhila, who set up the organisation in 2001. It began with a preschool of three children, and more than 230 children have since graduated from that programme. Over the years TOV has served thousands of meals, retained around 80 percent of children in its programmes, and gained recognition through international conferences and visiting volunteer partners.
Mission
To provide physical, emotional, and educational support to children in Tsumeb orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS.
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- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation is a social services nonprofit based in Tsumeb, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation 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.
TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation is located in Tsumeb, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Namibia.
TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation 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.
TOV is a community-based organisation in Tsumeb, Namibia, providing physical, emotional, and educational support to school-age children orphaned or made vulnerable by the effects of HIV/AIDS on themselves and their families. Its name comes from the Hebrew word meaning good or delightful, chosen by founder Rev. Edward Amadhila, who set up the organisation in 2001. It began with a preschool of three children, and more than 230 children have since graduated from that programme. Over the years TOV has served thousands of meals, retained around 80 percent of children in its programmes, and gained recognition through international conferences and visiting volunteer partners. TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2001.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation 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.
TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation 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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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2001
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation
- What is TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation?
- TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation is a social services nonprofit organization based in Tsumeb, Namibia. TOV is a community-based organisation in Tsumeb, Namibia, providing physical, emotional, and educational support to school-age children orphaned or made vulnerable by the effects of HIV/AIDS on themselves and their families. Its name comes from the Hebrew word meaning good or delightful, chosen by founder Rev. Edward Amadhila, who set up the organisation in 2001. It began with a preschool of three children, and more than 230 children have since graduated from that programme. Over the years TOV has served thousands of meals, retained around 80 percent of children in its programmes, and gained recognition through international conferences and visiting volunteer partners.
- When was TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation founded?
- TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation was founded in 2001.
- Who leads TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation?
- Rev. Edward Amadhila.
- Where is TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation located?
- Headquartered in Tsumeb, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation trustworthy?
- TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation 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.
- Are donations to TOV Orphans and Vulnerable Children Organisation 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.