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TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)

Upgrading school results and skills for young Namibians

Windhoek, Khomas · Namibia Education
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About

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is a locally based non-profit organisation that helps young Namibians realise their potential through academic upgrading and personal development. Registered as a trust in 1992 and managed by a Board of Trustees, it offers upgrading for Grade 11 (NSSCO) and Grade 12 (NSSCAS) external examinations at its Windhoek campus. Many of its students previously failed to achieve passing grades or university entry qualifications, which makes the centre's consistent results notable. It also offers evening and homework classes, STEM upgrading in cooperation with Cisco, and serves as a test centre for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The organisation additionally supports international academics with research conducted in Namibia.

Mission

To help young and marginalised Namibians realise their potential by upgrading their school results and developing skills in leadership and critical thinking.

Founder story

TUCSIN, the University Centre for Studies in Namibia, was founded on 15 June 1978 and became a registered trust in 1992. Based in Windhoek with campuses in Rehoboth, Rundu and Oshakati, it helps young Namibians through academic upgrading and personal …

TUCSIN, the University Centre for Studies in Namibia, was founded on 15 June 1978 and became a registered trust in 1992. Based in Windhoek with campuses in Rehoboth, Rundu and Oshakati, it helps young Namibians through academic upgrading and personal development.

Focus & reach

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Namibia flagNamibia
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Education

Integrity assessment

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Registration 8/20
No registration ID on record 0
Listed in official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 13/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
Fewer than 3 officers disclosed 0
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

Official filings
MA
Martina W••••••••
Human Resources and Marketing
RH
Rhone I••••••••
Educational Officer

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GiveRadar Analysis

GiveRadar's verified records show TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) with a partial profile.

  • Established in 1978, it predates 94% of the charities in Namibia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Namibia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

MA
Martina W••••••••
Human Resources and Marketing
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Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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Where it ranks

#3 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score

51/100 puts it in the top 3% of the cohort, tied with 18 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score51/100
#3 of 133 tie
charities in Namibia
Governance disclosure4/5
#1 of 133 tie
charities in Namibia
Contact completeness10/10
#1 of 133 tie
charities in Namibia
Profile completeness47%
#12 of 133 tie
charities in Namibia
Agefounded 1978
#6 of 114 tie
charities in Namibia

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar education charities in Namibia.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
51 Peer average
47

Cause areas in Namibia

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Community Development
37
Advocacy & Civil Rights
20
Social Services
18
Education
12
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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What we know and don't know

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Official website
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Direct contact
Founding date
Financial data
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Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
June 19, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Profile completeness
35%
Data points we track that are filled in

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia)

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is an education 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 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is a locally based non-profit organisation that helps young Namibians realise their potential through academic upgrading and personal development. Registered as a trust in 1992 and managed by a Board of Trustees, it offers upgrading for Grade 11 (NSSCO) and Grade 12 (NSSCAS) external examinations at its Windhoek campus. Many of its students previously failed to achieve passing grades or university entry qualifications, which makes the centre's consistent results notable. It also offers evening and homework classes, STEM upgrading in cooperation with Cisco, and serves as a test centre for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The organisation additionally supports international academics with research... TUCSIN (The University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is an education organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1978.

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.

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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 University Centre for Studies in Namibia) is a locally based non-profit organisation that helps young Namibians realise their potential through academic upgrading and personal development. Registered as a trust in 1992 and managed by a Board of Trustees, it offers upgrading for Grade 11 (NSSCO) and Grade 12 (NSSCAS) external examinations at its Windhoek campus. Many of its students previously failed to achieve passing grades or university entry qualifications, which makes the centre's consistent results notable. It also offers evening and homework classes, STEM upgrading in cooperation with Cisco, and serves as a test centre for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The organisation additionally supports international academics with research conducted in Namibia.
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, Khomas, 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 51 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 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.