The Directorate of Youth Development has two (2) main components for development and youth empowerment, which can be achieved through Employment & Training, and Resource Coordination and Programmes. The National Youth Council (NYC) and National Youth Service (NYS) are stakeholders of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service.
Division: Employment and Training
- Create awareness on youth training and employment opportunities;
- Process application forms for training and provide feedback to applicants;
- Enrol youth to understand basic (technical and non-technical) youth skills training;
- Provide basic short courses at multi - purpose youth resource centres;
- Manage and administer youth skills training centres;
- Sensitise youth on the existence of the Youth Entrepreneurship Programs;
- Provide career guidance and business exposure;
- Advice youth on community economic programs and prdojects identification;
- Provide guidance on establishing rural youth clubs;
- Source resources for rural youth income generating projects;
- Conduct tracer study on graduates from youth skills training centres;
- Provide education and expose youth on environment conservation (natural resources);
- Coordinate access to resources for the youth to establish or expand their businesses; and
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of business established or expanded and provide support.
Division: Resource Coordination and Programmes
- Provide Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) information;
- Provide services on HIV pre-testing and post-testing counselling and ARV treatment, family planning, pregnancy testing, ante-natal care and post-natal care;
- Conduct awareness on youth and child rights;
- Provide psycho-social support services;
- Integrate and educate youth on gender issues through various programmes;
- Organise work camp and youth exchange activities;
- Provide affordable hostelling services to both local and international youth;
- Conduct research and provide information on the impact of youth development programmes;
- Disseminate information and maintain database on youth development programmes; and
- Facilitate and coordinate resources.
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Mr. Nicolars Tembwe
Director: Youth Development
Private Bag 13391
Windhoek
Email: DYD.Secretary@msyns.gov.na
Mr. Hillary Imbuwa
Deputy Director: Resource Coordination and Programmes
Private Bag 13391
Windhoek
Email: Hillary.Imbuwa@msyns.gov.na
Mr. Lysias Haiduwa
Deputy Director: Training and Employment
Private Bag 13391
Windhoek
Email: Lysias.Haiduwa@msyns.gov.na
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