Civil Society Organisations in Namibia

The AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) conducts its work in a multi-dimensional, multi-level and multi-directional operational approach under two programme areas, namely (i) capacity strengthening; and (ii) advocacy. More Info

The Autism Association of Namibia's (ANN) main aim is to provide support and assistance as well as training in the field of autism to parents and professionals. More Info

The Catholic AIDS Action (CAA) Trust has grown to be one of the largest civil society organizations, responding to the HIV and AIDS nationwide. CAA is implementing community-based interventions across the country. 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

Down Syndrome Association of Namibia (DSAN) provides information and support to all people with Down Syndrome in Namibia, and their families and/or caretakers. DSAN was launched in October 2012. More Info

An organization of and for people with epilepsy in Namibia. Empowering people with epilepsy to take their place in their communities. More Info

Have-a-Heart is partnering with vets in Namibia to provide free sterilisation services and basic medical care to dogs and cats of caring low and no income families, thus eliminating the need for traumatic mass euthanasia or killing. More Info

IntraHealth Namibia (IHN) is a non-profit organisation that was registered in July 2014, to improve access to quality health service and information for communities and families in need throughout Namibia. More Info

MPower Community Trust is a community-based non-profit organisation that advances the health and human rights of LGBTIQ+ and male commercial sex workers in the Erongo, Otjozondjupa and Khomas regions of Namibia. More Info

The Namibia Red Cross Society is a national humanitarian organization, established by an Act of Parliament, Act 16 of 1991 following Namibia’s independence, as a National Society auxiliary to public authorities. 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

The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) was established on 18 October 2019, as a national platform that brings together civil society, academia, the private sector and committed individuals. More Info

Omnicare Trust, is a Namibian not-for-profit organization, is on a dedicated mission to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality within resource-poor Namibian communities. More Info

Positive Vibes (PV) is an organisation working primarily in Africa, expanding into The Middle East & South-East Asia. We are connected to global partners and international movements More Info

Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) is a welfare organisation implementing programs in Namibia since 2002. The organisation is currently operating in nine of fourteen regions of Namibia. More Info

The Society for Family Health (SFH) is a registered trust operating in Namibia since 1997 as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). 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