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Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN)

Supporting Lutheran church development and self-reliance projects

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49
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN)

The Desk for Social Development (DfSD) is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN). It provides ongoing support to the church's development and self-reliance projects and partnerships. The desk aims to help shape a sustainable, future-oriented ELCRN through successful projects and strong partnership relations.

Founded
Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas
Operating in
Namibia

Mission

To provide consistent, empowering support to ELCRN's development and self-reliance projects and partnerships.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Namibia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Desk for Social Development is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN). Established in 2003, it develops poverty-alleviation strategies and was instrumental in implementing the Basic Income Grant (BIG) pilot in Namibia.

The Desk for Social Development is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN). Established in 2003, it develops poverty-alleviation strategies and was instrumental in implementing the Basic Income Grant (BIG) pilot in Namibia.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar religion in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 46

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) with 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
  • GiveRadar's profile for Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Namibia it tracks. View this cohort
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  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) is a religion 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 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 religion charities in Namibia is 46/100.

Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Namibia.

Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) 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.

The Desk for Social Development (DfSD) is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN). It provides ongoing support to the church's development and self-reliance projects and partnerships. The desk aims to help shape a sustainable, future-oriented ELCRN through successful projects and strong partnership relations. Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) is a religion organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2003.

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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Namibia

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Social Services 18
Education 12
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Most common causes in Namibia

Causes charities work on most.

Education 39
Health 29
Youth Development 24
Children 24
Human Rights 23
Environment 21
Research 13
International Development 13
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN)

What is Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN)?
Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Desk for Social Development (DfSD) is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN). It provides ongoing support to the church's development and self-reliance projects and partnerships. The desk aims to help shape a sustainable, future-oriented ELCRN through successful projects and strong partnership relations.
When was Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) founded?
Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) was founded in 2003.
Who leads Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN)?
IM Uhuru Dempers.
Where is Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Is Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) trustworthy?
Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN)'s website?
https://www.elcrn-pmo.org/
Are donations to Desk for Social Development - Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (DfSD-ELCRN) 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.