Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre
Inclusive education for children with special needs
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The Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre works to promote inclusive education and provide a safe learning environment for special needs education. It focuses on addressing the vulnerabilities of children who are marginalised. Its programmes are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly good health and wellbeing and quality education, while also supporting goals on poverty, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. The Centre operates in Walvis Bay.
Mission
To promote inclusive education and provide a safe learning environment for marginalised children with special needs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe centre began in 1996 with nine children with disabilities and grew into a child and family care centre in Walvis Bay. It promotes inclusive special-needs education and a safe learning environment for marginalised children.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in NamibiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre has 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 42 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 and its governance. Explore Namibia data
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWalvis Bay Child and Family Centre is a social services nonprofit based in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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.
Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre is located in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Namibia.
Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre 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.
The Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre works to promote inclusive education and provide a safe learning environment for special needs education. It focuses on addressing the vulnerabilities of children who are marginalised. Its programmes are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly good health and wellbeing and quality education, while also supporting goals on poverty, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. The Centre operates in Walvis Bay. Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1996.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre 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.
Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre 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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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 · 1996
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Quick facts about Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre
- What is Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre?
- Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre is a social services nonprofit organization based in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre works to promote inclusive education and provide a safe learning environment for special needs education. It focuses on addressing the vulnerabilities of children who are marginalised. Its programmes are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly good health and wellbeing and quality education, while also supporting goals on poverty, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. The Centre operates in Walvis Bay.
- When was Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre founded?
- Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre was founded in 1996.
- Where is Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre located?
- Headquartered in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia.
- Is Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre trustworthy?
- Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre's website?
- https://sunshinenamibia.org/about-us
- Are donations to Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre 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.