Commonwealth youth call for digital education in rural communities
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Youth of the Commonwealth have called on member states to design and ensure digital education tools for marginalised communities in rural areas.
Youth of the Commonwealth have called on member states to design and ensure digital education tools for marginalised communities in rural areas.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi is calling on young people from indigenous communities to take advantage of the newly launched National Youth Fund.
She made the appeal while speaking in Tsumeb during the celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the funds allocated to the Office of the President for the 2025/2026 budget would enable President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to effectively implement projects as outlined in the Swapo Party manifesto and the 6th National Development Plan.
The lack of key services such as health facilities, schools, road infrastructure, and proper network coverage for mobile phones and radios negatively affects the living standards of those residing in some villages in the Epukiro Constituency.
A forum seeking to uplift marginalised communities was launched in Windhoek.
The Forum of Marginalised Groups of Namibia consists of the descendants of the Khoisan.
It will work towards uplifting the communities through religious practices, sports and cultural activities.
The Hai||om San community of the Erongo Region is calling for access to education opportunities for all members.
They say education is the cornerstone of progress, and they believe that such an opportunity will greatly enhance their learning and development.
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal ǀUiǀoǀoo has called on government agencies and stakeholders to adopt Indigenous Responsive policies and institutional strategies to integrate marginalised communities into the mainstream economy.
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has revealed that 1,173 cases of child neglect have been reported since last year.
Marginalised communities living in Bwabwata National Park say they are finding it difficult to bury their dead, largely due to bureaucratic processes.