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Project proposal writing & donor funding sessions in //Karas Region

ECSO Project

The ECSO project is conducting a range of project proposal writing workshops with selected CSOs of the //Karas region participating in the project. The sessions scheduled from 17 to 18 June in Keetmanshoop aim to reach 28 participants. The training covers aspects of proposal writing best practices and tips on how to approach donors for potential funding.

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Economic Strengthening Workshops in //Karas

ECSO Project

The ECSO project is hosting the first of three planned workshops on economic strengthening from 19 to 20 June in Keetmanshoop. The goal of the workshops is to empower at least 15 participants representing small businesses who are identified by CSOs in the community with the capacity, to create sustainable business models. The workshops also cover entrepreneurial skills training that forms the basis of this capacity building initiative on economic strengthening.

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Economic Strengthening Workshops in Kunene

ECSO Project

The ECSO project is hosting the first of three planned workshops on economic strengthening from 12 to 13 June in Outjo. The goal of the workshops is to empower at least 15 participants representing small businesses who are identified by CSOs in the community with the capacity, to create sustainable business models. The workshops also cover entrepreneurial skills training that forms the basis of this capacity building initiative on economic strengthening.

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Project proposal writing & donor funding sessions in Kunene Region

ECSO Project

The ECSO project is conducting a range of project proposal writing workshops for 2 days with selected CSOs of the Kunene region participating in the ECSO project. The sessions scheduled from 10 to 11 June in Outjo aim to reach 24 participants. The training covers aspects of proposal writing best practices and tips on how to approach donors for potential funding.

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Public Discussion: Advancing Human Rights through Digitization

In Conjunction with the Introduction of the incoming KAS Namibia-Angola Director, Anna Hoffmann-Kwanga

Joint by decision and policy makers, academia, the legal fraternity, digital experts, students, and civil society, this three-hour public discussion, in conjunction with the Introduction of the new incoming KAS Director, Mrs. Anna Hoffmann-Kwanga, aims to unpack the role of digitization and AI in promoting human rights, access to civic education and inclusion in Namibia. With a keynote address by the Ombudsman, Adv. Basilius Dyakugha, as well as presentations by Dr. John Nakuta and MindsInAction STEAM, KAS and its partners, continue to join hands to strengthen democratic structures in Namibia’s ever advancing digital landscape.

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Economic Strengthening Workshops

ECSO Project

The ECSO project is hosting the first of three planned workshops on economic strengthening from 5 to 6 June in Swakopmund. The goal of the workshops is to empower at least 15 participants representing small businesses who are identified by CSOs in the community with the capacity, to create sustainable business models. The workshops also cover entrepreneurial skills training that forms the basis of this capacity building initiative on economic strengthening.

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Project proposal writing & donor funding sessions in Erongo Region

ECSO Project

The ECSO project is conducting a range of project proposal writing workshops with selected CSOs of the Erongo region participating in the project. The sessions scheduled from 3 to 4 June in Swakopmund aim to reach 20 participants. The training covers aspects of proposal writing best practices and tips on how to approach donors for potential funding.

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KAS-TEP Session 1 Swakopmund

Leadership Skills, Critical Thinking and Change Management

We are excited to announce the kick-off of our 1st Session for the KAS-Talent Empowerment Programme 2025 in Swakopmund from 19 to 23 May 2025. This year we have selected 16 youth representatives out of 70 applicants, to participate in this extensive capacity building programme for civil society. The selected youth from across Namibia are active in community development initiatives, promotion of human rights, gender and youth empowerment, political, digital and climate advocacy to name a few. In Session 1, the beneficiaries are exposed to an introductory and networking platform, followed by sessions on leadership skills, critical thinking and change management. We congratulate the successful candidates and look forward to hosting this year's intake.

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KAS-TEP Session 1 Swakopmund

KAS Talent Empowerment Programme

As part of the 7th Intake of the KAS-TEP Programme, an annual civil society capacity building initiative, this year's first session will kick off in Swakopmund. The training will focus on equipping 15 carefully selected youth representatives of civil society across Namibia, with leadership skills, emotional intelligence and critical thinking. The successful candidates will also have an opportunity to introduce their organisations and network extensively during the 5-day intervention.

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Second Public Dialogue Karas Region

ECSO Project

On Friday 09 May 2025 the ECSO project is facilitating the second public dialogue in the //Karas region with the aim to bring together CSOs and Stakeholders to discuss and engage on the topic “The Role of CSOs in promoting voter registration and participation in regional and local government elections”. A topic that is of great interest and importance to the community of the //Karas region.

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Karas Region Monitoring and Mentoring Meetings

ECSO Project

From 06 – 08 May 2025 the ECSO project is conducting monitoring and mentoring sessions with selected CSOs from the //Karas region. The aim of these meetings is to visit each CSO individually to assess their adaption of trainings received for Module 1 to Module 3 thus far. Module 1: Operational and Administration Management; Module 2: Financial Literacy; and Module 3: Youth Engagement and Empowerment. Furthermore, these visits serve as mentoring sessions for any additional support these CSOs may require.

Discussion

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Youth in Politics Windhoek

Dialogue

KAS hosted the first round of Youth in Politics discussion on 25 April 2025 at the KAS Office in Windhoek. Representatives from political parties participated in the discussion centred on contemporary and the future driven Youth Agenda and digital tools as a source of power & influence. This ongoing dialogue platform aims to prepare & shape future leaders for sustainable governance.

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National Disability Week in Namibia

Inclusivity in Namibia

KAS Namibia-Angola together with the National Disability Council of Namibia (NDCN) on 05th and 06th March shared insights on the occasion of the National Disability Week which took place in the Oshana Region, Northern Namibia. The event was attended by key ministries, the National Disability Council of Namibia and other key stakeholders. All relevant national Organisations for People with Disabilities were present to exchange challenges and way forward. The event highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships, accountability, transparency and efficiency when developing and implementing sustainable and impactful programmes for persons with disabilities. KAS Namibia together with key stakeholders continue to collaborate to promote inclusivity and favorable regulatory frameworks for the sake of access to services, information and employment opportunities for People with Disabilities. 

World Press Freedom Day 2021

The Sidelines

On 3 May 2021, the media industry globally joined the host country Namibia to celebrate World Press Freedom Day 2021, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration - well known for paving ways for free speech, media freedom and media pluralism in Africa and the world. In celebrating world press freedom day, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and UNESCO Global and local offices have led celebrations by hosting a number of events prior, during and after the global commemorations.

Event Report on the KAS Talent Empowerment Programme

Core Session 2

The Talent Empowerment Programme promises to serve as a dialogue and networking platform to enhance leadership and project management traits within the Civil Society Sector in Namibia and strengthen participant's personal and professional development through soft skills.

Event Report on the KAS Talent Empowerment Programme

Core Session 1

The Talent Empowerment Programme promises to serve as a dialogue and networking platform to enhance leadership and project management traits within the Civil Society Sector in Namibia and strengthen participant's personal and professional development through soft skills.

Great Kunene Leadership Training

The Great Kunene Leadership Training has for the past three years focused on capacitating and empowering the marginalized youth across the seven constituencies in the Kunene region to engage in local and regional initiatives with the objective to develop themselves and improve their future and most essentially, to think differently about tackling developmental challenges in their region and the betterment of the community and region at last.

Leadership Training

Workshop in the Omaheke region

A leadership training for regional decision makers.

Okankolo Workshop für Frauen aus ländlichen Gebieten

Ein Workshop, der vom Projekt Eine Welt ohne Hunger (EWoH) durchgeführt wurde

Der Workshop für Frauen aus den ländlichen Gebieten Namibias soll insbesondere Witwen, alleinerziehende Mütter und verheiratete Frauen über ihre Rechte informieren, welche in der namibischen Verfassung und anderen kodifizierten Gesetzen Namibias verankert sind.

Oukwanyama Ta (Weyulu Ya Hedimbi District) Workshop

A workshop conducted by the One World no Hunger (EWoH) Project

The intention of the workshop was to capacitate the traditional leaders with the necessary skills and relevant information.

Workshop für Wassermanagement

in der Omaheke Region

In dem Workshop soll das Bewusstsein für regionale Führung und die Rolle von Führung im Umgang mit Innovationen im Bereich der Wassertechnologie ermöglicht werden, um Arbeitsplätze zu schaffen und zu fördern.

Together defeating COVID-19, Together thriving again

Together defeating COVID-19, Together thriving again