Namibia
helena.amadhila@repssi.org
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Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan draws game including rhinos and giraffes. The Namibian economy rests on four pillars: mining, agriculture, fishery and tourism.
Namibia is one of the largest exporters of uranium in the world and one of the largest diamond producers in the world. Namibia is a large, sparsely populated country. It is one of the most economically unequal countries in the region with deep poverty in some areas. Its vast size makes provision of quality services challenging. REPSSI has continued working with some local partners.
Capital: Windhoek
Population: 2.48 million (2016) World Bank
Currencies: South African rand, Namibian dollar
Statistics on the number of children and youth
- 5, 107 Male
- 6, 160 Female
- Total 11,267
- 24 graduated with CBWCY in August 2017
Issues affecting children
- Lack of parental support and supervision which leads to criminal activities and deviant behaviours
- Poor sanitation facilities which leads to poor health care
- Early teenage pregnancies which leads to school drop-out
- Child-headed households which leads to abuse and exploitation in terms of child labour and early marriage
- Poverty as a result of being orphans and vulnerable children
Policy and frameworks supporting children
- Education Sector Policy for Orphans and Vulnerable Children.
- National Agenda for Children
- Early Childhood Development Policy.
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The Certificate in Community Based Work with Children and Youth based at Namibian College of Open Learning in Windhoek
The certificate course is an innovative approach to professionalising community-based care for children and youth, so that vulnerable populations receive the care and support they are entitled to. The course is delivered by supported open distance learning. This programme is offered in conjunction with the University of Kwazulu Natal.
The Certificate in Community Based Work with Children and Youth aims to enhance effectiveness in working with children at risk and to give students knowledge, skills and information to study key trends, theories and approaches in working with vulnerable groups.
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Government Partners
- Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW)
- Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MEAC)
- Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Non-Governmental Programme Partners
- Private sector
- LifeLine Childline (LL/LC)
- Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (KAYEC)
- Church Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)
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