ABOUT US.
Our Vision
To be the leading public health NGO committed to a healthy society. We are recognised as the leading public health NGO in empowering communities with health promotion interventions aimed at reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes in Namibia
Our Mission
Promote and protect health and well-being for the most vulnerable populations
Our Core Values
- Integrity and confidentiality,
- Partnership
- Innovation
- People-centered
- Results driven
OUR WORK AREAS.
MALARIA
Empowering communities with knowledge and skills in Malaria prevention, control and treatment.
HIV IN KEY POPULATION
Capacity enhancement of Key Populations in HIV prevention, care and support.
MILITARY ACTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (MAPP)
Enhancing capacity of uniformed personnel to implement HIV prevention, care and support services for their staff and families.
ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN (AGYW)
Equipping adolescents living with HIV with knowledge and skills on positive living and nurturing them to grow into aspiring, productive and successful citizens
ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH HIV (ALWHIV)
Empowering adolescent girls and young women with life skills education in the context of HIV
prevention and sexual and reproductive health and services.
SCHOOL BASED WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) INITIATIVES
School health promotion to ensure that learners and teachers have a conducive environment for effective school attendance, learning and teaching; e.g. building capacity to promote water, sanitation and hygiene practices.
MATERNAL HEALTH
Empowering communities with knowledge and skills on maternal and child health issues.
NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs)
Educating communities on the prevention of non-communicable diseases (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, etc.) and promoting health seeking behaviors.
CONSULTANCY SERVICE, RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
We provide a high level of professional services in various areas to government and private sectors; technical assistance, public health policy and program development, monitoring and evaluation, training and research.
MANAGEMENT.
Taimi Amaambo
Country Director
Taimi Amaambo, Country Director
Taimi Amaambo
Country Director
Public Health Specialist with extensive work experience with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Family Health International, UNICEF and the World Health Organization in the area of adolescent health, maternal health, prevention of mother to child transmission, voluntary medical male circumcision, and HIV prevention, care and treatment. Qualifications include Nursing and Midwifery Science from the University of Namibia, Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of South Carolina, a post-graduate certificate in Integrated Marketing Communication for Behavioral Impact in Health and Social Development from New York University, post-graduate certificate in Social and Behavioral Research from Harvard University, and currently completing a Doctoral Degree in Public Health (DrPH) from the University at Albany, State University of New York.
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Dr Hadrian Mangwana
Deputy of Chief of Party/Technical Director
Dr Hadrian Mangwana - Deputy Country Director
Dr Hadrian Mangwana
Deputy of Chief of Party/Technical Director
An Epidemiologist and HIV specialist with over 10 years’ experience working with HIV programs in Southern Africa with results that have impact and reach; shaping policy particularly in HIV prevention and ART programming. Holds extensive experience in research, including formulation of research questions and transforming research into policy and practice. He holds a masters degree in Epidemiology from the University of London and is currently working on project management certification (PMI). He is a team player able to lead and strategically guide multi- disciplinary teams.
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Isabel Mendes-Siyamba
Program Director
Isabel Mendes-Siyamba, Program Director
Isabel Mendes-Siyamba
Program Director
With over 12 years of progressive experience in the social development field; work experience include HIV prevention field, adolescents health and non- communicable diseases. She obtained her Master Degree in Development Studies from the University of Free State, South Africa and a Bachelor of Education (Adult Education and Community Development) from the University of Namibia. Isabel possesses sound knowledge and practical skills in the design and implementation of community-based interventions and coordination of multiple stakeholders from diverse background.
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Elizabeth Mbidi
Finance and Operations Director
Elizabeth Mbidi, Finance and Operations Director
Elizabeth Mbidi
Finance and Operations Director
Elizabeth Mbidi has been working in the field of accounting and finance for the past 16 years and have gained extensive experience from various sectors such as State Owned Enterprises, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and Development Agencies. She holds a Master Degree in Development Finance from Stellenbosch University, BTech Degree and a National Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Polytechnic of Namibia. She is member of the Southern Africa Institute for Business Accountants. She has broad experience in accounting, finance, project management and administration
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Liina Kafidi
Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor
Liina Kafidi, Monitoring &Evaluation Advisor
Liina Kafidi
Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor
An expert Demographer in statistical production over 25 years. She holds a holder of Master’s Degree (MSc) in Social Statistics and a post Graduate Certificate in Statistics from the University of Southampton, England, UK, and a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Business Administration from Thiel College, Pennsylvania, USA, 1992. She obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Senior Management Development Program (Executive), University of Stellenbosch. Ms Kafidi was employed at the Namibia Statistics Agency as an Executive heading the department of Demographic and Social Statistics and previously, worked in the Central Bureau of Statistic in National Planning Commission of for 20 years.
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Milka Mukoroli
Community / Public Health Nurse
Milka Mukoroli, Community/Public Health Nurse in Charge for North West Offices
Milka Mukoroli
Community / Public Health Nurse
Extensive and progressive experience in the HIV prevention, care and treatment, maternal and child health. Milka has worked with the Ministry of Health and Social Services in various capacities and led teams in carrying out focused managed health care; previously worked with I-TECH through the National Health Training center and led capacity building interventions for health providers in HIV testing services, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission, Care and treatment and voluntary medical male circumcision. Qualifications include Nursing and Midwifery Science from the University of Namibia, followed by post-graduate Diploma in Health promotion; Clinical diagnosing, treatment and Care, and currently working towards a Master Degree in Public Health.
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Agatha Kuthedze
Community / Public Health Nurse
Agatha Kuthedze: Community /Public Health Nurse
Agatha Kuthedze
Community / Public Health Nurse
Holds vast experience in the HIV Prevention, Care, Treatment, Maternal and Sexual Reproductive Health. Agatha has worked for MoHSS in the Primary Health Care and Specialized Nursing Services especially the Pre – and In-Service training programs of nurses and other Health Care Workers. She has previously served as HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) Technical Advisor and as a TB/HIV National Project Coordinator in a number of NGOs. Her qualifications includes Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration from the University of Limpopo, South Africa, Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery Science from the University of Namibia, She is currently completing her Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Namibia
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Ntombizodwa Makurira Nyoni
Community / Public Health Nurse
Ntombizodwa Makurira Nyoni, Community/Public Health Nurse in Charge for Erongo Regions
Ntombizodwa Makurira Nyoni
Community / Public Health Nurse
Holds diverse experience in the area of Public health HIV Prevention strategies and research .She worked for Roman Catholic Hospital.Global Fund VMMC Program as a Clinician. Ntombi published a research on VMMC in Kavango Region. Coordinated a project on Key population size estimation and assisted in the Validation process of HIVST in 2017. She holds an Honours Degree in Nursing Sciences with a speciality in Nursing Education from University of Zimbabwe. Currently undertaking her research project for Masters in Public Health.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Matilda Jankie-Shakwa
Matilda Jankie-Shakwa
Matilda Jankie-Shakwa
A legal practitioner with over 16 years’ experience. She is a graduate of the University of Namibia (UNAM) Law School with a Baccalaureus Juris (B Juris) and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree. After graduating from UNAM, Matildah worked in different capacities including Principal Legal Officer in the Office of the Prosecutor General, Senior Litigating Lawyer and as Director and Head of Commercial and Conveyancing Department with Sisa Namandje Inc & Co. She also served as a legal practitioner into the High Court of Namibia in 2004 and has been a High Court Accredited Mediator since 2014. Ms Shakwa sits on a number boards in the private and public sector.
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Anna Ipangelwa
Anna Ipangelwa
Anna Ipangelwa
An Entrepreneur Consultant and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Namibia (UNAM), Masters of Education degree from Rhodes University, South Africa and is currently enrolled for a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Anna has managed educational programs for the United States Peace Corps for 5 years, and was the country director of the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH) for 6 years. Ms Ipangelwa has extensive experience in business related research, education program research, product sales and specializes in project implementation, business development and monitoring and evaluation of projects. Recently, Ms Ipangelwa headed the Business Development division of the UNAM Central Consultancy Bureau for years.
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Sakkie Kaulinge
Sakkie Kaulinge
Sakkie Kaulinge
An entrepreneur who is currently serving as the Namibian Director to Basil Read Mining and Construction Namibia (PTY) Ltd Boards of Directors. He previously served as Secretary to the Presidency and First National Coordinator for the Vision 2030 Project. Before this He served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and subsequently as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development then later as the Secretary to the Cabinet (1996-1999). Previously, Mr Kaulinge spent 15 years at Consolidated Diamond Mines of De Beers, while being seconded from Anglo American corporation as a Senior Human Resources Manager and subsequently Head of Department at Namdeb (CDM) mines in Oranjemund. His qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from the University of Stellenboch.
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Judi Heichelheim
Judi Heichelheim
Judi Heichelheim
A senior regional director for Population Service International (PSI) Southern Africa and has previously served across Eurasia and Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. Judi has over 20 years of experience working in design, implementation and management of global health programs, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and social marketing. Judi’s role at PSI include providing technical assistance to country programs particularly focused on HIV prevention among most-at-risk populations, and in expanding access to family planning. Judi has a master’s in international health and development from George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs.
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Maria kavezembi
maria Kavezembi
Maria kavezembi
Profile to be added!!!
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