From Crisis to Leadership:
Uplifting Our Youth
Tackling dropout, violence, and mental health; equipping and empowering boys and girls to rise, lead, and build a better tomorrow.
Project Otweya Youth Empowerment Program is designed to equip young people with leadership, life skills, and opportunities to make a positive impact in their communities.
We are current recruiting mentors for this powerful program.
Apply now to become a mentor and help guide the next generation.
(Deadline: 30 Sept)
Ready to make a difference?
About the Program
Brought to you through a partnership between LOL Namibia and 4C Mental Health, this 9-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.
Role of a Mentor
Mentors in the Otweya Youth Empowerment program will provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and support to youth navigating academic, personal, and social challenges. They serve as role models, active listeners, and motivators who help mentees set goals, develop skills, and make healthy life choices. (Training is included.)
Time Commitment: 2-5 Hours per week for 9 months, starting October 2025
Key Tasks
Meet regularly with mentees (in-person or virtual)
Support mentees in setting and working toward academic, career, and personal goals
Share skills, resources, and strategies for decision-making and problem-solving
Encourage community service and leadership activities
Promote mental wellness, emotional intelligence, and positive values
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
“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