Every year on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day is observed to raise awareness, end the silence surrounding suicide and mental health, and end the stigma associated with these topics. Yellow ribbons are worn in honour of this day to show solidarity and disseminate the message that suicide is preventable through open dialogue. According to…
Every year on 08 September, people throughout the world celebrate International Literacy Day to draw attention to the value of reading and writing and to shed light on the ways in which literacy can help solve pressing global problems. In 1966, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) designated 08 September as International…
With a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for those affected by childhood cancer, the American Childhood Cancer Organization and partners (of whom the Cancer Association of Namibia is a network partner) encourages everyone across the globe to “Go Gold®” during September in honour and in memory of kids with cancer! An average of…
World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July to draw attention to the urgency and significance of population issues. This year’s theme is ‘A World of 8 Billion: Towards a Resilient Future for All – Harnessing Opportunities and Ensuring Rights and Choices for All’. In honour of the occasion, the UNFPA Namibia country office…
CHICA INTERIM HOME The “CHICA HOUSE” as it is affectionately known, provides free accommodation to childhood cancer patients and their parents/guardians during cancer treatment in Windhoek. Situated at 6 Willan Street in Windhoek West, the house is not only a home but also through the CHICA Programme of the Cancer Association, meals, counselling, and transportation…
Wellbeing is defined as the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Sounds simple enough, but this could mean many different things to many different people. Put in simple terms, it refers to feeling well and this is achieved in many different ways depending on where our priorities lie. World WellBeing Week is held annually…
World Music Day is observed annually on June 21 and honours the spirit of music, the vibrancy of vocals, and the melody of instruments. The day honours music as an art form that unites people regardless of culture, region, language, or religion. Music is also a cathartic outlet for various emotions such as love, grief,…
“A healthy body houses a healthy mind” is placed under the lens when we consider that a “healthy mind and healthy body must go hand-in-hand to support a healthy human being”. This June, the Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) places the holistic health of our Namibian at the forefront, “simply because we can no longer…
Hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion, and threatens the common values and principles that bind us together. It promotes racism, xenophobia and misogyny; it dehumanizes individuals and communities; and it has a serious impact on our efforts to promote peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. Words can be weaponized and…
Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has called on Namibians, particularly parents of school-aged children, to focus their attention on the barriers that African children face in their pursuit of quality education. Dyakugha made the call on Thursday in commemoration of the Day of the African Child, which traces its roots to the 1976 uprising in Soweto, South…