The threads of Remembrance is a co-implemented initiative by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) aimed at exploring the long-term ramifications of genocide, colonialism, and systemic exclusion while contributing to inclusive nation-building.
2025: “Weaving History, Healing Communities, Shaping Tomorrow.”
A continuation and expansion of the Trilogy to Remembrance, focusing on the future and ongoing impacts of genocide. The 3-part dialogue series was specifically targeted towards tertiary institutions such as the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The overall objective was to engage young thought leaders in academia in critical discussions about how Namibia can move forward, fostering intellectual and emotional understanding of the enduring impacts of the genocide.
Activities included: Trilogy to the Future, Stories of Women in Colonial Namibia, and Podcast Series: Building Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Persons in Namibia.
Outcomes:
- Broader awareness of Namibia’s history and its ongoing impacts was fostered through academic and public discourse.
- Diverse perspectives, including those of women and LGBTQIA+ voices, were included in the national dialogue.
- Educational practices were strengthened to promote critical thinking and a deeper understanding of colonialism’s legacy.
- Youth, educators, and marginalized communities were empowered to contribute to a more inclusive and reconciled Namibia.
2026: “Bridging memory and Meaning”
This year (2026), Threads to Remembrance: Bridging Memory and Meaning seeks to deepen Namibia’s national conversation on reconciliation, cultural identity, and inclusion, through two flagship activities:
- Intergenerational Dialogues: “Fireplace Conversations”
- Stories from the Namibian House: “What Do We Mean?”
The Threads of Remembrance project weaves together history, identity, and collective vision. Honoring the past empowers the present and inspires the future, advancing a Namibia that embraces diversity, acknowledges historical truth, and upholds shared humanity.
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