On 11 October 2025, Namibia will celebrate Arbor Day alongside the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme “Forests and Food.” The celebration will take place at Michelle McLean Primary School, Otjomuise 3, bringing together learners, schools, youth clubs, community groups, government, UN partners, and the private sector. Participants will walk, run, and cycle the Otjomuise green corridor to highlight the role of trees in sustaining biodiversity, strengthening food security, and building climate-resilient communities. Event highlights: Cycle (20 km): starts 06:00Run (10 km): starts 06:30Walk (5 km): starts 07:00Main Ceremony: 08:30–13:00 This year’s theme emphasizes how forests support food systems, reminding us that planting and protecting trees is central to urban greening, environmental education, and sustainable development. Arbor Day...
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Are you a young person passionate about climate change and making a difference in your community? Here is your chance! The Youth Climate Change Conference 2025 will bring together inspiring young people from across Namibia to share ideas, learn, and take action toward building climate-resilient communities. This two-day event will take place in Ondangwa, Namibia from 4–5 November 2025, and will provide a platform for youth voices to shape the future of climate action in our country. What’s in it for you? Fully funded opportunity: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for all selected participants.Networking: Connect with peers, experts, and organisations committed to climate justice.Skills building: Learn strategies for advocacy, community mobilisation, and sustainable innovation. Eligibility Must be between 18–35...
The Commonwealth Foundation has launched its 2025–26 annual grants call, presenting an important funding opportunity for civil society organisations across the Commonwealth, including Namibia. Below are the key details that local CSOs should consider: What the Grants Support Strengthening civic voice and participationInnovative approaches to governance and accountabilityProjects that strengthen networks and civil society coalitionsCapacity building, dialogues, and small-scale pilot programmes Who Can Apply Registered, legally constituted CSOs from Commonwealth countriesOrganisations with experience or partnerships in policy, governance, advocacy, or community mobilisationProjects must be local or regional with demonstrable potential for scalability and impact Grant Size & Duration Grants typically range from USD 15,000 to USD 50,000 (or equivalent in local currency)Projects usually run 12 to 24 monthsCo-funding or matching funding...
Upcoming Event: State of the Namibian Economy - Presentation by Economist Robin Sherbourne We are pleased to invite you to this highly-anticipated presentation. The Institute for Public Policy Research in partnership with the Economic Association of Namibia and the Hans Seidel Foundation, are pleased to present Robin Sherbourne, renowned Namibian economist and author of the Guide to the Namibian Economy, in a talk on the State of the Namibian Economy. About Robin Sherbourne Robin Sherbourne has spent over three decades advancing economic understanding in Namibia. He began his journey as the first ODI Fellow in Namibia in 1991, serving as a researcher at the Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit and as an economic advisor in the National Planning Commission. Later,...
Dear Stakeholders,
Regain Trust, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and HISA, is pleased to invite you to the Male Engagement Dialogue as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
- Time: 16:30 - 18:40
- Venue: HISA, Okuryangava, Windhoek
Dear colleagues, following the stakeholder engagement session with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) yesterday, we’d like to share some key information about the elections. It is encouraged to pass this along in your networks.
You Are Invited!
The National Planning Commission [NPC] warmly invites you to the 2024 Development Partners Forum. This year’s forum will foster dialogue and collaboration toward an integrated strategy to address critical development challenges.
Date: 5-6 December 2024
Venue: TBC (In-person and online attendance options available)
Theme: Integrated Approach to End Poverty and Hunger
Dear colleagues, We’re pleased to share the August-September 2024 edition of the CIVIC BEAT Newsletter: https://bit.ly/civicbeatv3i2 This edition highlights a training session on improving governance in welfare organisations, an update on the draft GRN-CSPE policy and discussions on the Universal Basic Income Grant (U-BIG). It also covers a workshop on Green Hydrogen development, its community impact and the recognition of Jim Kastelic with World Scouting’s highest award. Lastly, we spotlight efforts to combat food insecurity and malnutrition by the Nutrition and Food Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) and celebrate the KAYEC Youth Development (KYD) programme’s 20 years of empowering Namibian youth. Upcoming events and opportunities are towards the end of the Newsletter and full articles are available on the CIVIC +264 website: www.civic264.org.na ...
KAYEC, 27 September 2024 | On the 27th of September, KAYEC’s Youth Development (KYD) programme marked its 20th anniversary. Since its inception in 2004, the KYD Program has been committed to empowering Namibia’s youth by providing educational and psychosocial support, along with knowledge about HIV prevention. After two decades of addressing the needs of vulnerable children and adolescents aged 10 to 18, we are proud to commemorate this significant milestone.
BY: BEN SCHERNICK, 2 October 2024 | Rising malnutrition cases and deaths in Namibia, especially among children under the age of five, have been reported in the news for a few years now, with poverty, growing inequalities, and extreme droughts making the situation even worse. By September 2024, over 75% of Namibian’s were projected to be to some degree food insecure (www.nafsan.org/facts-and-figures). Given the gravity of the situation, only multi-sectoral and genuinely collaborative efforts by various stakeholders, together with innovative and sustainable (long-term thinking) approaches can make a real difference.
