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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kunene Region Monitoring and Mentoring Meetings
ECSO Project
From 07 to 09 April 2025 the ECSO project is conducting monitoring and mentoring sessions with selected CSOs from the Kunene region. The goal of these meetings is aimed at visiting each CSO individual to assess their adaption of trainings received for Modules 1 to 3. These are Module 1: Operational and Administration Management, Module 2: Financial Literacy and, Module 3: Youth Engagement and Empowerment. Furthermore, these visits also include mentoring sessions for any additional support the targeted CSOs may require.
Monitoring & Mentoring with CSOs and Outjo Community Dialogue
ECSO project
Last week, from 7 to 11 April 2025, the ECSO project conducted a monitoring and mentoring visit to CSOs in the Kunene region. The aim of these individual visits was to assess the #CSOs progress and growth since joining the project in 2023. These efforts contribute toward ensuring long-term #sustainability of these organisations. On 10 April 2025 the second community dialogue was also hosted in Outjo with 32 participants from CSOs, community members as well as representatives from the Kunene Regional Council and the Police. The dialogue focused on the topic "The Role of Social Workers in the Community and the need for Community Youth Centres".
Graduation Ceremony
ECSO Project
On 28 March 2025 the ECSO project will be hosting a graduation ceremony for members of CSOs from the Erongo, Kunene and //Karas regions who have successfully completed and passed the first three modules of the project. Module 1: Operational and Administration Management, Module 2: Financial Literacy and Module 3: Youth Engagement and Empowerment. The ceremony serves as a celebration of the CSOs' achievements with around 55 representatives to receive their certificates. The event will be attended by the EU Delegation, ECSO project team, and the Mayor of Swakopmund His Worship Hon. Blasius !Goraseb.
