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TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)

TUCSIN: the development of an Indigenous idea. TUCSIN has a rich tradition of pursuing the virtue of meritocracy and a proven track record of helping to uplift young Namibians to realise their potential for the benefit of the country as a whole. Over the past 45 years, various international donors have supported this locally-based non-profit organisation. TUCSIN was registered as a trust in 1992 and managed by a Board of Trustees, within the framework of a Deed of Trust. The organisation currently has 9 permanent employees and 14 part-time employees, deployed in Windhoek. At TUCSIN, our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of marginalised groups in Namibia, as well as to help young Namibians to realise …

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Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 55

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TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is a registered education nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-tucsin-the-university-centre-for-studies-in-namibia. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 55/100 for education charities in Namibia.

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 education charities in Namibia is 55/100.

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is classified as a Education organization, registered in Namibia.

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in 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.

TUCSIN: the development of an Indigenous idea. TUCSIN has a rich tradition of pursuing the virtue of meritocracy and a proven track record of helping to uplift young Namibians to realise their potential for the benefit of the country as a whole. Over the past 45 years, various international donors have supported this locally-based non-profit organisation. TUCSIN was registered as a trust in 1992 and managed by a Board of Trustees, within the framework of a Deed of Trust. The organisation currently has 9 permanent employees and 14 part-time employees, deployed in Windhoek. At TUCSIN, our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of marginalised groups in... TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is classified as a education organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among education charities registered in Namibia: TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is above the peer average of 55/100.

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Leadership

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Martina Williams
Human Resources and Marketing

Officers & trustees (2)

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MA
Martina W•••••••
Human Resources and Marketing
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Rhone I•••••
Educational Officer
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Peer charities

Other education in Namibia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) This page 59 - -
Tangeni Shilongo Namibia 59 - -
ReachOut Namibia Charity Foundation (RONA) 59 - -
EduVentures Trust 57 - -
Lithon Foundation 57 - -
Okahandja Samaritans Network (OSN) 54 - -
!NARA Training Centre 53 - -
Namibian Education Coalition for Civil Society Organisations (NECCSO) 52 - -
Kayec 52 - -

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Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

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Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
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No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)

What is TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)?
TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is a education nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. TUCSIN: the development of an Indigenous idea. TUCSIN has a rich tradition of pursuing the virtue of meritocracy and a proven track record of helping to uplift young Namibians to realise their potential for the benefit of the country as a whole. Over the past 45 years, various international donors have supported this locally-based non-profit organisation. TUCSIN was registered as a trust in 1992 and managed by a Board of Trustees, within the framework of a Deed of Trust. The organisation currently has 9 permanent employees and 14 part-time employees, deployed in Windhoek. At TUCSIN, our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of marginalised groups in Namibia, as well as to help young Namibians to realise their dreams by upgrading their Grade 11 and Grade 12 results and enhancing their personal growth by developing skills in social interaction, decision-making, leadership, and particularly in critical thinking. TUCSIN’sDr Beatrice Sandelowsky campusis at 16 Mont Blanc Street in Windhoek, where upgrading is offered for both Grade 11 (NSSCO) and Grade 12 (NSSCAS) AS external examinations.TUCSIN is known for producing excellent results year on year. If one considers that the students coming to TUCSIN failed to achieve passing grades in regular schools or university entry qualifications, or acceptable results in the labour market, then the results are even more impressive. TUCSIN has also forged associations with international academics and has given them practical assistance wherever possible with their research within Namibia. TUCSIN will offer evening CC-classes for those who are working and would like to improve their grade 11 or 12 results. TUCSIN will run an afternoon homework class (with a minimum 10 participants). We offer upgrading courses in the STEM field in cooperation with Cisco. TUCSIN is a test centre for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) internet-based test (iBT). Career advice : the purpose of the TUCSIN Career Focus newsletter is to provide
When was TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) founded?
TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) was founded in 1978.
Who leads TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)?
Martina Williams serves as Human Resources and Marketing.
Where is TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) trustworthy?
TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-tucsin-the-university-centre-for-studies-in-namibia (Namibia).
What is TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)'s website?
http://www.tucsin.org
Are donations to TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in 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.