NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE

NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE Source: Business Express In a landmark address delivered last week, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah launched Namibia’s national campaign under the African Union’s “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa” initiative, placing a massive economic wager on foundational education as the cornerstone of the nation’s future prosperity. The […]

CREATING SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR NAMIBIAN CHILDREN

In the early years of life, a child’s world is shaped by play, imagination and the thrill of discovery. It is in these formative moments, like finger painting on a floor mat, stacking colourful blocks or flipping through picture books, that learning begins. But what happens when that world is absent? When the mat becomes a patch of dirt, and there are no blocks, no books and no safe place to feel seen or secure?

DEVELOPING A LOVE FOR MATHS – STARTING YOUNG!

DEVELOPING A LOVE FOR MATHS – STARTING YOUNG! As part of our efforts to improve foundational education, we are happy to have been invited to partner with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and Kumon Institute of Education for the foundational numeracy project in Namibia. The project is undertaking an assessment […]

LOVE AND THE ANCHORING IT PROVIDES

LOVE AND THE ANCHORING IT PROVIDES Love is the chain whereby to bind a child to its parents.” – Abraham Lincoln Love is not just a luxury but a necessity for healthy development. Love is universal, spanning across time and cultures. Anthropologists have found evidence of romantic love in nearly every culture throughout history, suggesting […]

“I LOVE STEAM”

inspires future innovators Debmarine Namibia’s “I Love STEAM” initiative is igniting the imaginations of young learners, providing them with the tools and skills to become the innovators of tomorrow. Launched in partnership with Mindsinaction and Bold Creations, this transformative programme aims to expose primary school students to an integrated approach to science, technology, engineering, arts […]

HANDS-ON LEARNING

Revolutionising early childhood development in Namibia’s informal settlements Imagine learning to ride a bike or swim without ever getting on the saddle or into the water. From their first few years of life, children need tactile experiences to grasp concepts effectively. Interactive learning activities and materials are therefore critical for kindergartens (known as early childhood […]

BREAKING BARRIERS

A Man’s Dedication to Early Childhood Development One afternoon, in the calm breeze of Ondangwa, Namibia, I was fortunate to be part of a Development Workshop Namibia training event. The room was bustling with enthusiastic educarers eager to improve their skills. Among them stood Mr Johannes Kashuna – a rare sight in a field predominantly […]

B2GOLD NAMIBIA: THE LITTLE SHOP OF PHYSICS (LSOP)

AIMS TO SHARE THE WONDER OF SCIENCE WITH EVERYONE, OFFERING A UNIQUE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. IT SETS ITSELF APART BY EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BECOME THE SCIENTISTS IN THE PROGRAM. LSOP IS OPEN TO ALL, PROVING THAT ANYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, CAN GRASP THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE. “Unlocking science for all ages at […]