Namibia

Ndahafa Hapulile has over eight years’ experience in youth leadership and enterprise development. Currently, she is employed as the personal assistant of the secretary general of SWAPO Party, the ruling party of the Republic of Namibia. Ndahafa Hapulile is also a board member of the National Youth Council of Namibia and the founder of Dalarize… read more »

Immanuel Pamwenatse Hango is a 31-year-old registered professional engineer. He has eight years’ experience in the civil engineering industry, including working in the construction of Namibia’s only water desalination plant, engineering consulting and in the ports and maritime environment. He now works at the Namibian Ports Authority as an engineer. Immanuel is also a social… read more »

Jacob Hamutenya has over five years’ experience in the agriculture sector, focusing on food quality analysis and agribusiness, especially the fresh produce marketing space. Currently, Jacob is a Regional Manager for the state-owned Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) in Namibia where he promotes market access for the local fresh produce farmers by providing cold storage… read more »

Matheus Hamutenya has over five years of experience in the media sector. Currently, Matheus is a journalist at New Era Newspaper where he focuses on reporting about happenings in both the Hardap and Kharas regions of Namibia. Matheus Maliu Hamutenya is also the founder of Men4Women, an organization shaping boys into responsible men, with a… read more »

Justine Velishavo Devina Hamupolohas over 7 years’ experience working with youth, young women, and girls and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people in supporting the capacity building, mobilization, and movement building of young people both in response to HIV/AIDS as well as human rights. Currently, Justine is a feminist, human rights and… read more »

Elizabeth Hamupembe has over five years of experience working in the education sector in Namibia. She is currently a Chief Hostels Officer in the Directorate Programmes and Quality Assurance division of the Ministry of Education in Namibia. She is responsible for the management, administration, training and monitoring and evaluation of school hostels throughout the country…. read more »

Natacha Hakskeen is a 2016 Namibia Youth Award Winner, in the category of “Outstanding Young Woman”. She initiates and facilitates youth activities. Natacha studied Transformational Leadership at the African Leadership Institute and completed the Youth Leadership Development Program.

Heinrich Hafeni Nghidipaya is a local tourism entrepreneur specializing in community township visits in his home town of Mondesa, Swakopmund. At the age of 28 it was Heinrich’s dream to start his entrepreneurship journey offering cultural township tours to tourists and he is currently the chairman of Hafeni tours. He is also the owner of… read more »

Smile Israel Gawiseb is a biomedical science graduate. He is a high school science teacher with five years of experience in an international student organization focused on sourcing international civic volunteers. Smile founded Dynamus Institute which works with the education system by providing tutoring and character development. Smile Stermorly Israel Gawisebco-founded Khorixas Youth Activists which… read more »

Stefanie Garises has one year of experience in computer science. Currently, Stefanie is a machine learning and information communication technology tech intern at FABlab Namibia, where they focus on prototyping and business development. They also provide training courses for disadvantaged youth, such as LEGO Mindstorm building and programming. They have also created a pitch platform… read more »

Kileni Apuki Fernando has two years’ experience advocating and producing advocacy materials for the San people in Namibia. Kileni is a board member of The Namibia San Council and is a co-founder of a San youth organization called //Ana-Jeh San Trust. She also volunteers at the Women’s Leadership Center for a program called ‘Speaking for… read more »

Gregory Feris has over seven years of experience working with diverse professionals in the Namibian tourism industry. He currently owns Lark Journeys Namibia, a tour facilitator that specializes in organizing unique and customized journeys throughout Namibia. As owner, Gregory Pierre Feris is responsible for driving all sales and marketing efforts and coordinating business partnerships as… read more »

Lizette Feris, is a Social Entrepreneur with a background in Project Management, Media, Corporate Communications and Business Development. She has passion for, and experience in, human, women’s and children’s rights. Lizette is currently managing two media development projects for Deutsche Welle Akademie. Lizette’s specialized skills have enabled her to work on the African Continent with… read more »

Anastacia de Klerk has over seven years’ experience in civic leadership, specifically focusing on creating activities to keep the youth positively engaged and helping the needy in her community. Currently, Anastacia is the co-founder of the Janet Martin Charity Foundation, where she focuses on curbing baby dumping in her hometown and providing needy school children,… read more »

Alna Dall is a founding member of Namibia’s Coalition against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The Coalition is an alliance of 16 non-profit organizations and six individual human rights’ activists. Currently, Alna works at One Africa Television where she is News Editor, Host of a current-affairs talk show, and Social and Online Media Manager. She uses her… read more »