Namibia Needs Me (NNM) is a 33-month civic education project (Sept 2023–May 2026) led by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), with financial support from the European Union.

Our mission is to build a stronger democratic culture in Namibia by empowering citizens—especially young people—with the knowledge and skills to participate actively in democracy, promote good governance, and defend human rights.

Through workshops, mentorship, and an interactive online platform, NNM trains secondary school learners, university students, teachers, and civil society representatives. We focus on practical skills: advocacy, leadership, and interactive teaching methods that make civic education engaging and accessible.

The project supports Namibia’s national development goals, including Vision 2030 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan II, and builds on Article 17 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen the right to political participation. With national elections in 2024 and Local and regional Council elections in 2025, NNM is providing tools, resources, and spaces for citizens to engage, learn, and act.

By investing in education, dialogue, and youth leadership, Namibia Needs Me is creating a generation of active citizens who will shape the country’s democratic future.

Some of the inspiring activities we’ve hosted:

University Students: Advocacy Training – 4

School Learners: Civic Education Sessions

School Learners: Bootcamps – 6

University Students: Dialogues – 16

   

Educators: Workshops – 4

Teachers and education officers from all 14 regions accross the country came to Windhoek to receive comprehensive training on civic education, advocacy, and interactive teaching methods to help teachers integrate civic education into their lesson plans effectively. This weeklong workshop was repeated with 4 different groups. 

CSO’s: Workshops – 4

We invited CSO representatives from across the country to participate in weeklong workshops aimed at capacitating them with knowlegde and tools to enhance their civic education and advocacy initiatives. 

 

CSO: On-Site Mentorship Programme – 10

Following the workshops, 10selected CSOs received a three-day on-site mentorship to support the practical application of the skills learned.

 

Eligible Voters: Community Dialogues – 14

14 structured discussions hosted across different communities, providing residents with information on government structures, elections, and civic responsibilities.

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