Umbrella Initiatives
Supporting small locally driven Namibian NGOs
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Umbrella Initiatives supports local Namibian NGOs, preferably those set up and run by Namibians themselves. Its focus is on small organisations that do not yet have a broad network or an established channel for donations and funding. These organisations are seen as well placed to benefit from training, funding opportunities and networking. The services offered are shaped around each NGO's needs as voiced to the organisation.
Mission
To strengthen small, locally driven Namibian NGOs through training, funding access and networking tailored to their needs.
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 37 community development charities in Namibia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. 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 + methodologyUmbrella Initiatives is a community development 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 2024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Umbrella Initiatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 community development charities in Namibia is 50/100.
Umbrella Initiatives is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Umbrella Initiatives is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Namibia.
Umbrella Initiatives 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.
Umbrella Initiatives supports local Namibian NGOs, preferably those set up and run by Namibians themselves. Its focus is on small organisations that do not yet have a broad network or an established channel for donations and funding. These organisations are seen as well placed to benefit from training, funding opportunities and networking. The services offered are shaped around each NGO's needs as voiced to the organisation. Umbrella Initiatives is a community development organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2024.
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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.
Umbrella Initiatives 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.
Umbrella Initiatives 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)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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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 · 2024
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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 Umbrella Initiatives
- What is Umbrella Initiatives?
- Umbrella Initiatives is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Umbrella Initiatives supports local Namibian NGOs, preferably those set up and run by Namibians themselves. Its focus is on small organisations that do not yet have a broad network or an established channel for donations and funding. These organisations are seen as well placed to benefit from training, funding opportunities and networking. The services offered are shaped around each NGO's needs as voiced to the organisation.
- When was Umbrella Initiatives founded?
- Umbrella Initiatives was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Umbrella Initiatives?
- Alicia Dipierri serves as Founder & Chairperson.
- Where is Umbrella Initiatives located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Umbrella Initiatives trustworthy?
- Umbrella Initiatives 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 Umbrella Initiatives's website?
- http://www.umbrella-initiatives.com
- Are donations to Umbrella Initiatives 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.