Residents of Okahandja Park in Windhoek turned out in large numbers today, as residents flocked to benefit from the free health services offered by the One Economy Foundation.

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBV-F) have a ripple effect not just on individuals, but also on families and communities as a whole.

A member of the One Economy Foundation's '#BeFree' initiative, Edwardo Swartz, said receiving a new pair of school shoes represents more than a donation; rather, it is a sign of hope amid a dim situation.

The Development Bank of Namibia and the One Economy Foundation have signed an agreement to drive sustainable economic growth, youth empowerment, and community development.

Former First Lady Monica Geingos says there is a need to mobilise partners to support youth-focused sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes.

Geingos and a panel of experts dissected this during a side event of the Summit of the Future at the UN headquarters on Friday.

The One Economy Foundation is looking at expanding services and programmes offered at its Katutura-based Be Free Youth Campus.

Its Executive Chairperson, Monica Geingos, says the decision is informed by the growing needs of young people across Namibia.

In a bid to ensure that every Namibian has access to vital information and contraceptive options, the Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with UNFPA and the One Economy Foundation, has launched the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) campaign.

Efforts to address the scourge of gender-based violence in Namibia will require collaboration to bring health services closer to those who need them the most.

This is particularly the case for women and girls who have endured trauma and indignity as a result of violence.

The Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, is in the United Arab Emirates for the inaugural session of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, at the invitation of the Chairman of the Health Department in Abu Dhabi, Mansoor Al Mansoori.

Gender-based violence and femicide, as well as sexual reproduction and health rights, continue to grip the attention of the nation as they impact the lives of individuals and communities in Namibia.