From Crisis to Leadership:
Uplifting Namibia’s Youth
Tackling dropout, violence, and mental health; equipping and empowering boys and girls to rise, lead, and build a better tomorrow.
How the Program Makes an Impact
Empowers youth with mentorship and life skills—building confidence, purpose, and leadership capacity
Addresses emotional well-being and mental health with structured workshops, peer circles, and trained support
Combats dropout, violence, and substance use through early intervention, guidance, and personal development
Promotes gender inclusivity by uplifting both boys and girls through tailored curriculum and safe space dialogue
Fosters sustainable livelihoods with vocational training and artisan product creation for income generation
This program blends in-person engagement with access to digital training from 4C’s global curriculum—bringing emotional intelligence, self-worth, and hope to a region in urgent need of support
Namibia is facing a youth crisis—rising school dropout rates, growing substance use, high suicide attempts, and widespread gender-based violence. The Otweya Youth Empowerment Program, a collaboration between Live Out Loud Namibia and 4C For All, was created to target these key societal challenges.
This 12-month initiative provides youth ages 10–25 with a safe, inclusive space to grow through mentorship, emotional resilience training, skill-building, and community leadership. Whether facing poverty, pressure, or pain, young people in Otweya and beyond are gaining the tools to reclaim their futures.
Transforming Futures in Namibia: Youth Empowerment Through Mentorship & Mental Health
Founded by visionary and internationally recognized Mandela Washington Fellow Tabita Neshiko, Live Out Loud (LOL) Namibia’s vision is to empower and equip young people with the courage, support, and skills they need to live intentionally, make better life choices, and create a positive impact in their communities. LOL Namibia envisions a future where every young person—regardless of background or circumstances—has access to mentorship, mental well-being support, and personal development opportunities to thrive and shape a better society.
About Live Out Loud Namibia
Core Objectives
Empowerment: Build self-confidence, identity, and leadership in youth aged 10–25.
Education & Career Pathways: Improve academic outcomes, introduce vocational training, and support entrepreneurship.
Character & Emotional Development: Promote positive values, mental wellness, and emotional intelligence.
Community Engagement: Encourage youth-led service projects that foster responsibility and civic pride.
Spiritual and Moral Growth: Support purpose-driven living, inner reflection, and moral grounding.
Gender Inclusivity: Address unique and shared struggles of boys and girls through tailored mentorship and support.
Live Out Loud Namibia CEO, Tabita Neshiko
“This program is about about unlocking the power of young people to lead, support, and heal their communities from the inside out. We’re building a generation of changemakers who know how to show up for themselves and others.”
— Lara Gregorio, LCSW, Founder and CEO, 4C Mental Health