White Ribbon Campaign Namibia (WRCN)

Address:
1005 Ondoto Street, Disability Resource Centre, Okuryangava, Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
Founded in 2005, the White Ribbon Campaign Namibia (WRCN) is an NGO focused on engaging men & boys to campaign, speak out & take action to end violence against women & girls (VAWG).
- Raise awareness on violence against women & girls (VAWG) in all its forms.
- Challenge male attitudes which condone VAWG.
- Educate men so that they feel better able to speak up against VAWG.
- Encourage men to talk to other men and women about the issues and end the climate of male silence on the subject of VAWG.
- Develop a wide support network of male volunteers across Namibia who will develop campaign activity.
- To spread the Message about Building health relationships among men & Young men and Boys in our Communities.
- To promote discussions & actions towards violence-free relationships under the local theme: RESPECT HER & SHOW VIOLENCE THE RED CARD CAMPAIGN
- Helping men to stand up, speak out and take action against male violence and promote a culture of equality and respect against women & the Girl- Child.
Team
Jordan Katimba
Assistant Project Coordinator
Assistant Project Coordinator focusing on -
1. Promoting public interest by talking with colleagues and friends about the campaign, what it means and how important it is to change community behaviours and attitudes; and
2. Talking about their role as an Ambassador in as many situations as possible, particularly when attending public engagements.