The Skill up Namibia initiative focuses on strengthening technical skills, increasing economic participation, and enhancing civic engagement among youth. The BLP Project strengthens Democratic participation, Rights awareness, and Institutional accountability. This essentially means integrating practical, skills-based learning with civic awareness, ensuring that young people not only gain employable skills but also understand their role as…
Is a 36-month Sport development, Gender inclusion, and organizational strengthening Programme funded by the Solidarity Service International e.V. (SODI) Objectives: Upgrade Coaching quality, improve safeguarding, and establish evidence-based training standards Create sustainable football pathways for girls and increase participation and visibility of women in sport. Institutionalise policies, quality standards, and staff capacities for long-term organisational…
Project Introduction Windhoek, Namibia’s bustling capital, faces significant socio-economic challenges amid its rich cultural diversity. Many residents live in informal settlements, with street vendors playing a crucial economic and cultural role in the city. Despite their importance, these vendors face numerous obstacles, including low levels of education, limited access to markets, and inadequate working conditions. The…
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has serious implications for governance and democracy. A sustainable democracy needs strong democratic institutions and an active citizenry able to participate productively in political, economic and social processes. HIV/AIDS weakens democracy by depleting the skill-base in such institutions, which undermines their capacity to operate efficiently. The pandemic also weakens the ability of…
