Bernardus Harageib

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 a nonprofit organization in 2004, providing holistic support for learners who can not afford tertiary education. In addition to his work with LifeLine and ChildLine, he provides continuous psycho-social support to diverse vulnerable groups. He is keen to tackle gender-based violence, a major social ill in Namibia, by focusing on men, to encourage youth access to education as well as to address the leadership crisis in Africa. Since young people are the strategic avenue for changing narratives, he continuously invests in the development potential of the youth