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Ecorys on behalf of the EU invites Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Namibia to submit applications for a comprehensive training and mentoring programme. As Namibia navigates the green energy transition, this initiative aims to strengthen the governance, sustainability, and strategic alignment of local CSOs to ensure they can play a leading role in a just and equitable transition. 🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Selected organisations will follow a dynamic training and mentoring programme. The programme offers: • 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: A facilitated deep-dive analysis to identify specific training and learning needs. • 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Access to up to 30 training modules covering thematic areas such as fundraising, financial and organisational management, policy engagement in the green transition, and...

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Petitions is conducting national consultations on the Namibian Constitution, 36 years after Independence. Civil society organisations, youth groups, women’s groups, community members, legal practitioners, activists, and the public are encouraged to attend and make submissions on the future of Namibia’s Constitution. Why this, why now? This process will assess whether the Constitution still responds to Namibia’s current realities and challenges.It is an opportunity to raise concerns, propose reforms, and shape democratic governance.Discussions will include human rights, governance, youth and gender inclusion, land reform, electoral systems, decentralisation, traditional authorities, and socio-economic challenges. Regional Engagements with Civil Society and Community Members Time: 14:00 – 17:00 11 May 2026 – Keetmanshoop Multipurpose Centre* (!KarasRegion)13...

The Weavers Forum 2026 Call for Papers, Creative Works and Movement Sessions 5 to 8 August 2026 | Windhoek, Namibia About the Forum The Weavers Forum is a biennial Pan-African convening that brings together feminist thinkers, organisers, policymakers, and artists to reimagine economic systems from African perspectives. While women sustain economies across the continent, they remain largely excluded from decision-making spaces. This forum creates a space to challenge that reality and build feminist, care-centred, and just economic alternatives. The 2026 convening, hosted in Windhoek, is co-led by FEMNET, Nawi Afrifem Collective, and Akina Mama wa Afrika, and will centre collective learning, strategy, and creative practice. Theme Towards African Feminist Economies of Care, Justice and Collective Sovereignty The forum invites contributions that...

The Arid Zone Ecology Forum (AZEF) will host its 2026 Conference from 13 to 15 October 2026 at the NG Kerksaal in Kamieskroon. A pre-conference workshop will take place on 12 October 2026. Registration opens in May 2026, and early booking is strongly encouraged as delegate numbers may be limited. This year’s conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and students to engage on critical issues shaping arid landscapes and the people who depend on them. The programme will explore resilient rangelands and how life can be sustained in arid environments, shifting environmental conditions and the drivers behind them, and the role of people in conservation and future landscape planning. The conference will also cover foundational themes in ecology, focusing on biodiversity and...

In a robust demonstration of historical solidarity, the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA), in consultation with the Sam Nujoma Foundation and key stakeholders, has announced the launch of a national fundraising campaign to send humanitarian aid to the Republic of Cuba. Following high-level engagements on April 7, 2026, with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, and former Parliamentarian Helmuth Kangulohi Angula, the campaign aims to mobilize resources to assist the Cuban people facing severe economic challenges.  This initiative responds to the worsening economic situation on the island caused by the ongoing United States blockade. "Cuba is our all-weather friend, dating back to the days of fighting colonial oppression to key developmental initiatives post-independence," said Honourable Helmuth Kangulohi Angula, representing the solidarity campaign. "Now, when the Cuban people are...

Resilient NGOs Impact Lives Positively Please join us in Swakop for the World NGO Day 2026 celebrations to recognise and honour the valuable contributions of non-governmental organisations. Together we can promote collaboration and positive community impact. 26 to 27 February 2026COSDEF Centre, Swakopmund.Starting time: 9:00 We encourage you to come prepared to share your organisation’s work and achievements. A dedicated sharing session has been scheduled for 26 February. Logistical arrangements: Due to limited funding for transport and accommodation, priority will be given to organisations based in the Erongo Region. Please confirm your attendance by completing the registration form at https://forms.gle/J7nViEdnrJ1LXB8H9 or by emailing your confirmation to natasharusheida@gmail.com and lotusfoundationnam@gmail.com. General enquiries can be directed to 061–238002/3. Best regards Ronny Dempers Executive...

Early-career journalists and researchers in Namibia are invited to apply for The Green Screen Fellowship. We are now receiving applications for a three-month Fellowship from early-career journalists and researchers who want to work at the intersection of environment, energy, and extractives.The Eco Dialogue Collective Project brings together research, law, and journalism to strengthen transparency and accountability in Namibia’s green economy and extractive industries. Fellows gain hands-on experience in investigative work, data-driven storytelling, and collaborative content development, while working alongside researchers, legal practitioners, and civil society actors advancing Namibia’s sustainable future.   Thematic Focus Areas: Green Hydrogen & Renewable EnergyOil & Gas SectorCross-cutting issues: Climate change, governance, community impacts, and just transition Eligibility is open to journalists and researchers focusing on: green...

The Eco Dialogue Collective project will host a dialogue event titled “Namibia & the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)” on Thursday, 5 February 2026, from 14h00 to 17h00 at the Hilton Hotel, Windhoek. The dialogue event aims to raise awareness of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and explore how Namibia could benefit from joining the global transparency standard for the extractives sector, inclusive of mining, oil and gas. The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) is a joint initiative of the IPPR, Legal Assistance Centre, Namibia Media Trust, and DW Akademie in partnership with the European Union. The EDC aims to create a structured space for dialogue on governance, transparency and accountability in Namibia’s natural resource sectors. The dialogue comes at a...

(Photo from “Namibia’s ‘concealed’ human trafficking crisis”, The Patriot, 27 October 2017) Walk for Freedom website: www.a21.org/content/walk-for-freedom-2018-home/gp2dhc

ABOUT THE FUNDING ORGANISATION United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010 and is managed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Fund exists to provide direct, rights-based assistance to victims and survivors of trafficking in persons worldwide. Its core mandate is to ensure that victims receive protection, recovery support, and access to justice, regardless of their country of origin or legal status. UNVTF funding typically supports: Safe shelter and accommodation • Medical and psychological care • Legal assistance and access to justice • Social services and case management • Education, vocational training, and livelihood support • Reintegration and empowerment programmes A strong...