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…
Namibia Needs Me (NNM) is a 33-month civic education project (Sept 2023–May 2026) led by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), with EU support. Our mission is to strengthen Namibia’s democratic culture by equipping citizens especially youth with the knowledge and skills to participate, promote good governance, and defend human…
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…
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…
