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Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)

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Integrity Assessment
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57/100 · methodology

About Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is a group of women beekeepers and conservationists that supports the Beekeeping Association of Namibia as umbrella body with capacity building, sharing resources, data and in several other practical aspects with complimentary functionalities. We are a separately registered legal not-for-profit entity, focusing on actively supporting and promoting women, pollinators and the apiculture industry through doing events and projects. We support and train women. We implement awareness and educational activities to revive beekeepers and projects. We will participate with the Women For Bees International initiative that builds global networks to bring home opportunities and take apiculture in Namibia to international levels. For this to happen and be sustainable, it is essential to build capacity, extend networks …

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Windhoek, Khomas

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 54

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Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-women-for-bees-namibia-wfbn. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 54/100 for environment charities in Namibia.

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 environment charities in Namibia is 54/100.

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Namibia.

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) 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.

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is a group of women beekeepers and conservationists that supports the Beekeeping Association of Namibia as umbrella body with capacity building, sharing resources, data and in several other practical aspects with complimentary functionalities. We are a separately registered legal not-for-profit entity, focusing on actively supporting and promoting women, pollinators and the apiculture industry through doing events and projects. We support and train women. We implement awareness and educational activities to revive beekeepers and projects. We will participate with the Women For Bees International initiative that builds global networks to bring home opportunities and take apiculture in Namibia to international levels. For this to happen and... Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is classified as a environment organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among environment charities registered in Namibia: Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is above the peer average of 54/100.

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Gretchen Burmeister

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Quick facts about Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)

What is Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)?
Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is a group of women beekeepers and conservationists that supports the Beekeeping Association of Namibia as umbrella body with capacity building, sharing resources, data and in several other practical aspects with complimentary functionalities. We are a separately registered legal not-for-profit entity, focusing on actively supporting and promoting women, pollinators and the apiculture industry through doing events and projects. We support and train women. We implement awareness and educational activities to revive beekeepers and projects. We will participate with the Women For Bees International initiative that builds global networks to bring home opportunities and take apiculture in Namibia to international levels. For this to happen and be sustainable, it is essential to build capacity, extend networks and gain more local support through weaving collaborative bonds with crosscutting sectors. The active local women beekeeping group of more than 40 female participants does practical training, while subcommittees offer various supporting functions while our management team mainly focuses on activities and projects for: - Creating awareness & fundraising events to protect pollinators for biodiversity, - Research & conservation – fosters scientific programs for environmental stability, - Education, youth practical participation & cultural development with heritage protection, - Food security & woman empowerment projects with a holistic agricultural approach for poverty elevation, and - Develop and adopt international standards of management programs that foster the free flow of ideas with the exchange of knowledge.
When was Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) founded?
Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) was founded in 2021.
Who leads Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)?
Gretchen Burmeister.
Where is Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) trustworthy?
Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)'s registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-women-for-bees-namibia-wfbn (Namibia).
What is Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN)'s website?
https://womenforbees.org
Are donations to Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) 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.