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 […]

WFP’S AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME TRANSFORMS LIVES BEHIND BARS

In the heart of Namibia’s Hardap Correctional Facility, something extraordinary is growing. It is not just the zucchini, sweet melons or pumpkins, but also the lives of the ofenders who plant and harvest these crops. What began as a small-scale agricultural project has blossomed into a groundbreaking initiative that not only contributes to food security […]

“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 […]