In a concerted effort to tackle pressing issues affecting vulnerable communities, the country this week launched projects aimed at combating malnutrition and building resilience against climate-induced impacts. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), these initiatives seek to improve the well-being of Namibia’s most...
December 26, 2024
Tag: Vulnerable
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EBC Financial Group Partners with United to Beat Malaria, a Campaign of the United Nations Foundation, to Protect Vulnerable Children and Their Families from Malaria
EBC Financial Group Amplifies Malaria Eradication Efforts, Supporting Critical Health Interventions and Community Empowerment In Front of Capitol Hill EBC with delegates of the United to Beat Malaria 2024 Leadership Summit at Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, EBC Financial Group (EBC) announced a new partnership with United to Beat Malaria...
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Namibia vulnerable to mining sector tax losses
Namibia could be losing significant amounts in tax revenue amid concerns that multinational corporations could be prejudicing treasury through illicit financial flows, a new report by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has shown. Studies show that Africa could be losing US$50 billion annually due to various forms of illicit financial flows such as tax...
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75 vulnerable children fed from school garden
ST Barnabas Primary School principal Nahason Mbangura says the school soup kitchen feeds about 75 pupils daily, as many arrive at school in the mornings without having had anything to eat at home. Mbangura says the school is very fortunate to have been chosen for the garden initiative, which greatly contributes to providing vegetables to...
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Southern Africa: Rhinos Can’t Sweat, Making Them Vulnerable to Overheating – Global Warming Could Wipe Them Out in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is home to 22,137 of the world’s 23,432 white and black African rhinos. But they’re facing grave threats because of a warming planet. Now, the first study of how climate change affects rhinos in southern Africa has found that they will cease to exist in the region’s national parks by 2085 if the...
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Vulnerable nomadic communities difficult to assist amidst drought crisis – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché Marginalized communities in Namibia, particularly nomadic groups, are facing severe difficulties in receiving essential food aid. Rebekka Namwandi, the Deputy Director of marginalized communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, reiterated the challenges in distributing food parcels to these communities. She added that the nomadic lifestyle of some...
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Erongo Regional Council extends support to orphans and vulnerable students in Walvis Bay
The Erongo Regional Council has unveiled plans to offer financial assistance for educational purposes to needy and vulnerable students within the Walvis Bay Urban Constituency community. Hon. Deriou Benson, Constituency Councilor of the Walvis Bay Urban Constituency, announced the initiative, highlighting the specific criteria for eligibility. He noted a preference for students pursuing Tertiary Education...
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HIV-positive women more vulnerable to cervical cancer
Women who are HIV positive are more at risk of human papilloma virus infection, making them vulnerable to cervical cancer. Although a particular challenge in the African Region, given the high levels of HIV infection, this is also a screening opportunity, according to the World Health Organisation. WHO’s African Regional Director, Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, highlighted...
