Thousands of Namibian children will receive shoes over the next three years through Project Never Walk Alone's nationwide rollout targeting regions with high numbers of barefoot learners.
The initiative aims to assist 31,500 children between 2026 and 2028, according to the organisation's media release.
The community of Paie Kamp, located in the Epako area of Gobabis, is in a state of shock today following the murder of a mother and her daughter, allegedly committed by a 13-year-old suspect.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has expressed concern over a video circulating on social media showing a minor allegedly drinking tombo.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, visited the children and family of the late Rachel Simasiku, a recent victim of gender-based violence (GBV) who was buried last weekend in Katima Mulilo.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has officially launched the Africa Educates Her Campaign, under the theme "Keep girls in school, empower their future".
The government has committed to allocating N$5 million annually to a project tackling menstrual poverty among schoolgirls and intensifying free access to skincare products for children with albinism.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has officially launched its strategic plan for the period 2025 to 2030.
This plan is designed to advance equal opportunities for women and men, as well as for girls and boys, while strengthening child protection services.
Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Dr. Emma Kantema has briefed parliament on the progress of the Right Start programme, a national initiative aimed at improving early childhood development (ECD) in the country.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says the ministry is making major contributions to advancing gender equality, empowering women, and safeguarding children's welfare through a series of national programmes.
The Kavango East Region's Income Generating Activity Programme under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is underfunded and unable to cover all six constituencies.
The programme aims to empower communities by providing materials and equipment to start or improve their businesses.
