Civil Society Organisations in Namibia

The Arts Performance Centre (APC) is a Tsumeb-based Section 21 / Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) established in 2003. APC is the biggest centre built on Tsumeb Municipality premises with 17 huts for music, a repair workshop and an Art gallery. More Info

The BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION OF NAMIBIA acts as the national spokesperson for the beekeeping industry, by representing and promoting it and creating enabling environments for development nationally and globally. More Info

We educate, empower and develop children and young people through arts and culture. More Info

The Comrades Association (CA) is a youth-led voluntary association that is mandated by a constitution to educate fellow youth with civic knowledge, skills, and to respect of rule of law. CA was established in 2021. More Info

The objective of Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia is to “carry out welfare and development work of any nature and assist the people of Namibia to improve the quality of life in the country. More Info

The Economic Association of Namibia is a Namibian Think Tank that has several objectives, from policy input and development, to public awareness and education, to academic research and mentoring. More Info

EduVentures was started in 2003 as an educational and data gathering initiative of the National Museum of Namibia (NMN) and the Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Katutura. More Info

The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is the only NGO in the world that concentrates solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild throughout Africa. More Info

Gobabeb is a catalyst for gathering, understanding and sharing knowledge about arid environments, especially the hyperarid Namib Desert. We are committed to skills development of emerging environmental specialists and decision-makers. More Info

The Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRI) is a vibrant Namibian based research and education institute committed to the overall political and economic independence of all working people in Namibia and beyond. More Info

Founded in 1999, Light for the Children Foundation serves orphaned and vulnerable children in the Omaheke Region. The organisation equips and enables locals to answer their community's needs. Everyone has a part to play. More Info

The Museums Association of Namibia will strive to ensure that Museums in Namibia will be inclusive educational resources that make a significant contribution to nation-building and achieving the goals of the Harambee Prosperity Plan and Vision 2030. More Info

The Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) is a non-profit, Namibian trust established in 2003. More Info

The Namibia Animal Rehabilitation, Research and Education centre (NARREC) is a non-profit organization based on the outskirts of Windhoek, providing relief to rescued animals that have been injured, orphaned or in some way displaced. More Info

Providing capacity-building programmes for local organisations and public institutions. Conducting or facilitating research, surveys and studies on contemporary social and political issues in Namibia. Project design and implementation. More Info

The Namibian Education Coalition for Civil Society Organisations (NECCSO) is a network of civil society stakeholders in education or which have a keen interest in educational matters. More Info

A welfare organisation registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Service WO:84, (1991) is an ordinary member of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) that has a consultive seat on the UN. More Info

The National Federation of People with Disabilities in Namibia (NFPDN) was established in 1991 to advocate for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in Namibia and has executed many projects over the past two decades. More Info

ReachOut Namibian Charity Foundation works to provide material and non-material support to underprivileged children countrywide, and aims to empower and improve their lives. We ultimately want to make every child smile. More Info

The Scouts of Namibia is a youth organisation dedicated to developing leaders through educational experiences. We empower young people with essential life skills, character development, and a sense of responsibility. More Info

Social Enabled Education, previously known as "I am Voting Namibia", is a youth led civic organization that focuses on civic education, voters education and involvement of the youth in democratic processes. More Info

The German-Namibian NGO “Tangeni Shilongo Namibia” has the vision of providing as many children and young persons in Namibia as possible, regardless of the financial situation of the family, with a realistic and fair opportunity for good education. More Info

Tov is a Community Based Organisation in Tsumeb, Namibia, which is providing physical, emotional and educational support to orphans. More Info

Women For Bees Namibia (WFBN) is an active women empowerment and training group to promote & initiate programs for fundraising, practical beekeeping and skills training, creating awareness, youth engagement, cultural development & sustainability. More Info

The Young Feminists Movement (Y-Fem) Namibia Trust is a feminist human rights organization that is dedicated to advancing women’s human rights by promoting women’s access to health, education & justice. More Info