Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: Moving towards self sufficiency

The dialogue will explore Namibia’s journey towards food self-sufficiency and sustainable agricultural production. Discussions will focus on local food production, sustainable farming practices, indigenous crops and knowledge, seed saving, soil health, climate resilience, post-harvest losses, value chains and opportunities for youth and farmers. The dialogue will also consider how Government, civil society, private sector and…

Right Start for Children in Namibia: How to Build Lasting Momentum

The dialogue will focus on Early Childhood Development (ECD), particularly the importance of the first 1,000 days, responsive caregiving, early learning, nutrition and child wellbeing. Discussions will explore Namibia’s progress, remaining challenges, sustainability of collaborative efforts, and how different sectors can work together to strengthen ECD outcomes. Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia National…

Health and Nutrition for All: Bridging the gaps around malnutrition

The dialogue will explore the root causes of malnutrition in Namibia, including poverty, food insecurity, unhealthy diets, limited access to nutritious foods and gaps in knowledge and services. Panelists will discuss existing efforts, remaining challenges, multisectoral collaboration, and realistic pathways towards reducing all forms of malnutrition. Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia National Level…

Tackling Serious Malnutrition Challenges in Namibia’s Omaheke Region

This Dialogue was part of a Training-for-Facilitators on “Nutrition-for-Health: Embracing our Namibian Food Systems” (www.nafsan.org/n4h) with participants from various Civil Society Organisations, working at grassroots level in Namibia’s Omahke Region. This region has been among the hardest-hit when it comes to malnutrition in Namibia. Dialogue participants have a wealth of experience of working in areas…

Nutrition Challenges & Solutions in Namibia’s Rural South (Hoachanas)

This Dialogue was part of a Training-for-Facilitators on “Nutrition-for-Health: Embracing our Namibian Food Systems” (www.nafsan.org/n4h) with participants from various Civil Society Organisations, working at grassroots level in Namibia’s Hardap Region. Dialogue participants have a wealth of experience of working in areas of health, education and agriculture, representing a broad spectrum of expertise and community-focused work.…

Comming Together for Better Nutrition in Central Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region)

This Dialogue was part of a Training-for-Facilitators on “Nutrition-for-Health: Embracing our Namibian Food Systems” (www.nafsan.org/n4h) with participants from various Civil Society Organisations, working at grassroots level in Namibia’s Otjozondjupa Region. Dialogue participants have a wealth of experience of working in areas of health, education and agriculture, representing a broad spectrum of expertise and community-focused work.…