Namibia

Pamela Mate has over seven years’ experience in the fields of media, communication, and information services. Currently, she is employed as the Senior Information Officer at the National Council, Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, where her key functions include enhancing parliamentary communication methods, strengthening public participation in the law making process, and covering events… read more »

Norah Ngatjizeko has over four years’ experience in public management and administration. Currently, Norah is an economist for the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development in Namibia, where she has moved from SME advisory services to focuses on market research and product adaptation. Norah Lydia Ngatjizeko holds a post-graduate diploma in Development Studies from… read more »

Elzaan de Wee is a freelance actress, activist, and a member of ChiNamibia which is an arts organization for development where she is the media department coordinator. She facilitates various workshops in community-based theatre, a field where she has over two years’ experience. Elzaan is one of the founders of the Theatre Night initiative which… read more »

Alphons K Koruhama is a Namibian IT technician and software developer with three years’ experience in various fields in the community-development sector, particularly gender-based violence activism. Alphons founded and is running Himba Science and Technology cc and Maariu Investment cc, where he focuses on developing human potential and solving social problems. Kahuhu Alphons Koruhama also… read more »

Pujatura Kerii Kaveterua is a 23 year old from Windhoek in Namibia and project coordinator for the Namibia Women Association. She has five years of experience volunteering for organizations focusing on access to education for girls and has been placed in the Civic Leadership Track. Her current position allows her to interact with girls and… read more »

Esra Kavetu has over four years of experience leveraging technological solutions for humanity. Specifically, Esra is the country liaison for World Possible Organization, where he focuses on content development, asset management, deployment, and technical and advisory roles for the B2Gold Oshikoto Mine Library Pi Project. Esra Kavetu is also an ambassador for the Institute of… read more »

Marcella Katjijova has over eight years’ experience as a psychological counselor, helping to rehabilitate individuals with substance and sex addictions. Marcella is a graduate of Psychology form the University of Namibia.She currently works with the Ministry of Labor, where she serves as a career counselor, offering psychometric testing, motivational talks, counselling and pre-retirement counselling. Marcella… read more »

Mandela Asser Kapere serves as the executive chairperson of the National Youth Council of Namibia. He has extensive knowledge and experience in diplomacy, policy, and youth development. As deputy secretary general and later deputy president of the Pan-African Youth Union, he has worked extensively across the continent and within the African Union, United Nations and… read more »

Rachel Kalipi has eleven years of experience working in the diamond mining industry. She is currently a Management Accountant at De Beers Marine Namibia, the world’s largest marine diamond producer. Her key interests are in real estate investments, mentoring upcoming entrepreneurs, sustainable food production, and poverty eradication in Africa.Rachel Maano Ndeshihafela Kalipi is also a… read more »

Tomas Kalimbo has over seven years of professional experience as an educator. Currently, he serves as a principal at a government school in rural Namibia. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the school including personnel, finances, and policy development. He also serves as a regional facilitator for ICT and is responsible for facilitating… read more »

Asmara Kaffer has seven years’ experience as a youth officer at the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service in Namibia. She heads the Youth Development Directorate’s Department of Environmental Education at the Keetmanshoop Multi-Purpose Youth Resource Centre. Previously, she was involved in similar roles with other ministries. She engages her community on environmental topics,… read more »

Clarence-Nocky Tjiratjiza Kaapehi is a founder of African Wild Dog Conservancy, a community-based organization created with the aim of conserving game and managing natural resources in a sustainable manner around Namibia.He later founded HANO Youth Foundation, an organization that centers on uplifting youth living standards with a focus on education, training, skills development, and fundraising… read more »

Emilie Iyambo started her career as an environmental officer at Namdeb Diamond Corporation in 2013. It is there that she gained extensive knowledge and experience in, but not limited to, natural resource use monitoring, drawing up of operational policies and procedures to abide by legal and other requirements, and reporting to government and various stakeholders. Emilie… read more »

Jnr Kannase attended the University of Namibia for a diploma in HIV/AIDS Counselling Management. He has attended several more courses in HIV/AIDS and other related challenges and currently serves as the workplace program officer for the Healthworks Business Coalition. He chose the track of Civic Leadership on the Fellowship to build a strong community that… read more »

Bernardus Harageib has more than 10 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. His company, Forte Belton, hosts workshops and seminars, and provides ongoing one-to-one coaching for young leaders. He currently freelances on radio and television, addressing a range of youth issues and current affairs. He co-founded… read more »