Newsletter 7 is out now!
This special edition takes a deep dive into Omaheke’s journey toward overcoming malnutrition, highlighting local progress, challenges, community-driven solutions, and the need for continued coordination of efforts.
It also serves as a heartfelt thank you to everyone dedicating their time, resources, and passion to any interventions aimed at ending all forms of malnutrition in Namibia.
Read, reflect, and be inspired by the stories of impact and resilience.
Our Newsletter on the the Road Ahead is here!
In this issue, we highlight NAFSAN’s key focus areas, advocacy priorities, and the critical gaps in nutrition and food security that still need urgent attention under Namibia’s new administration. We hereby emphasize the growing need for utilising synergies and Namibia's national resources to sustain the vital work of CSOs across the country.
NAFSAN in 2024 - A Year in Review - We are pleased to present you our first newsletter of the year, reflecting on our collective achievements, new collaborations, regional success stories, and some of the remaining challenges regarding food and nutrition security in Namibia.
Have a look and don't forget to subscribe to our next one to see what lies ahead in 2025. > /isFywE
Help us improve, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re gathering feedback from our NAFSAN community, including members, partners, and stakeholders, on how we can improve and better serve you.
Take our quick 5–10 minute survey:
/r/NAFSAN-April26
Password: 2026
The more voices we hear (yes, even from the same organisation!), the better we can serve our community.
We spent the last two weeks on the move with the City of Windhoek team for Wellness Week.
Having visited a total of 8 City of Windhoek sites, while the medical aid teams handled the clinical side testing: Blood sugar and blood pressure and cholesterol, the NAFSAN team focused on the “what now?”
We spent our time diving into the practical stuff: how to actually cut back on sugar, what a balanced plate looks like in real life, and how to manage lifestyle conditions through food.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁. 🌍💧
This #EarthDay, Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Association (SAUMA) stands in solidarity with Namibia’s leading environmental protectors. As the world focuses on "𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁," we are reminded that our greatest power lies in protecting our most vital local resource: the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System (STAS).
The threat of ISL uranium mining puts the lifeblood of the Omaheke and Hardap regions at risk. We believe that a sustainable future isn’t just about clean energy - 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿.
Together with our partners, we are defending the right to a safe environment and a secure water supply for all Namibians.
Join the movement:
📍 Stand with us against ISL mining in the Stampriet Aquifer.
📢 Share this post to spread awareness.
💧 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘁.
#EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet #ProtectSTAS #RightToWater #NamibiaEnvironmental #SaveOurWater
*NAFSAN Turns Up the Volume on UI Meetings!🔊🔊🔊*
Umbrella_Initiatives (UI)⛱️⛱️ meetings just got a major upgrade! Thanks to the generous donation of a meeting microphone from the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia ( NAFSAN), UI officially turned up the volume for the first time today — and what a difference it made!
Partly gone are the days of “Can you speak up, please?” 🗣️🗣️🗣️The new microphone🔊 has already boosted sound clarity, making UI discussions smoother, clearer, and far more engaging.
Umbrella_Initiatives⛱️⛱️ truly appreciate this thoughtful contribution from NAFSAN. It’s a small device with a big impact, and we’re excited about the improved conversations ahead.
Toasts🥂 to louder, clearer, and more effective meetings — thank you, NAFSAN!
*Umbrella Initiatives*
_From People To People_
/umbrella_initiatives
Entry by Rhingo
Post by Eli
Action by Caren
The Living Earth Expo (17th–18th April) brought together conversations, learning, and action towards healthier and more sustainable living
From engaging talks on nutrition and wellness to practical workshops, the event showed how small, realistic changes can make a big impact. NAFSAN also had the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue through a talk on a realistic path to healthier eating, focusing on affordability, accessibility, and local food choices.
We were proud to be part of the exhibition, connecting with the community at our stand and sharing knowledge on healthy, accessible food options.
Water is life, the foundation of our food supply through plants and animals, and in our desert environment it forms the backbone of our entire economy. We need clean and safe water.
This World Water Day let us remember to protect our underground water, like the Stampriet Aquifer - so that we don’t end up destroying, irradiating and poisoning our most valuable resource. We must ensure our children and grandchildren have a healthy and prosperous future, while ensuring energy supply in safe ways.
#WorldWaterDay
#SaumaNamibia
The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) hosted over 20 young people for a two-day Youth Leadership for Nutrition Workshop, on Thursday.
The workshop was both insightful and highly engaging, providing a platform to explore key nutrition topics such as malnutrition, breastfeeding, maternal health and pregnancy, stunting, obesity, and the importance of healthy eating and drinking habits.
Through interactive and fun activities as well as practical exercises participants were able to learn, reflect, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. It was particularly inspiring to witness young leaders actively engaging and demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting healthier lifestyles within their communities.
This engagement forms part of NAFSAN’s broader efforts to empower young people as advocates for nutrition and food security, strengthen community awareness, and contribute to long-term solutions in addressing malnutrition in Namibia.
