NAMIBIA
4-H Clubs

4-H Namibia
Mr. Ricardo Claasen, National Director
NBL Customer Care Center
Katutuwa Windhoek
Namibia

Tel: +264 61 260 234
E-mail: fourhnam@mweb.com.na

Other Contacts
Mr. Gerson Kongoro
Ms. Juntina Hoebes
Mr. Cornelius Tjivahe

Organizational Information

Founded: 2000

Supporting Organization(s): 4-H Finland, Tanzania 4-H, Collect A Can, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth, Nanaso, VSO

Age of Participants: 6-24

Number of Employees: 5-15

Number of Volunteers: >100

Pledge: N/A

Motto: Learn & Earn, Go Green

Purpose/Mission: To create a culture of entrepreneurship amongst young people.

Educational Program Focus: The 4-H concept was introduced to Namibia in 1999 by the Finnish 4-H Federation where after 4-H Namibia was officially launched in May 2000. It was launched for a five year pilot phase which ended in December 2005. We also have exchange programs with 4-H Finland and would most gladly receive groups that would like to visit this part of the world and to see what we do in 4-H Namibia.

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