insert_link Namibia 30 New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn In 30 new Peace Corps Trainees were sworn in at the town of Okahandja, starting their two-year commitment as Health and Economic Empowerment Volunteers. Since 1990, a total of 1,886 volunteers have worked on community projects across Namibia. With the addition of this group, 60 volunteers are now serving in regions from Lüderitz to Katima Mulilo. Peace Corp's Patrick Pollais: todayNovember 15, 2024 46
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers honour community heroes on Heroes’ Day In celebration of Heroes Day, over 30 Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, hosted an event to honour project leaders and volunteers from various projects, centres, and organisations. This heartwarming gesture acknowledged the remarkable contributions of local charity leaders, as community heroes, that work tirelessly to address ongoing community needs through selfless acts. The event occurred on Friday, 23 August, with over 40 community heroes from 30 […] todayAugust 23, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Foreign healthcare volunteers in Africa can harm local relationships – Zambian study By James Wintrup, Chr. Michelsen Institute Thousands of global health volunteers, most from the United States, travel to Africa every year. These volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and have varying levels of experience. They include surgeons, anaesthesiologists, nurses and medical students. They arrive with the ambition to improve health outcomes in Africa and learn about “global health”. In my research I have studied the […] todayJune 6, 2024 26
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek supports sustainable feeding schemes Aiming to keep children in school while nourished, Bank Windhoek donated N$252,000 to Imago Dei Welfare and Poverty Relief. Imago Dei facilitated the feeding scheme from August 2023 with feeding programmes and soup kitchens to feed over 1700 children in five regions. The feeding scheme was successfully implemented through schools by a team of volunteers, learners, and teachers who assisted in preparing and serving meals. Imago Dei, whose ultimate […] todayMarch 18, 2024 15
insert_link Science & Technology NASA seeks volunteers for year-long mars simulation mission Houston, get ready for a unique opportunity! NASA is on the lookout for volunteers to participate in a year-long simulation mission to Mars at the Johnson Space Center. Selected candidates will experience life in a three-D printed habitat, facing challenges such as spacewalks, crop growth, and technology failures. todayFebruary 21, 2024 27