Africa-Press – Namibia. NAMIBIA has launched the Africa Educates Her Campaign, a girl-focused initiative aimed at improving school retention and increasing the participation of young women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) fields. The campaign forms part of a continent-wide effort to help girls return to school following the learning disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and the Forum for African Women Educationalists in Namibia (FAWENA), officially launched the campaign in Windhoek. The African Union initiative addresses the long-term effects of the 2020–2021 school closures, which led to many girls across the continent not returning to the classroom.
Namibia’s national approach places specific emphasis on encouraging girls to pursue studies in STEAM subjects, with the aim of increasing their representation in fields historically dominated by men.
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Held under the theme “Keep Girls in School, Empower Their Futures,” the launch featured a panel discussion with women professionals from various STEAM disciplines. The panellists shared their experiences and urged learners to break gender stereotypes by pursuing careers in these sectors.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration Knox Otto Imbuwa stressed the need to promote equitable access to quality education for girls, particularly in STEAM. Empowering girls through education, he said, is not only a moral obligation but a key driver of gender equality, economic development and social progress.
The event, hosted at the After School Centre in Grysblock, Katutura, was attended by learners from several Windhoek schools, representatives from higher education institutions, and officials from both ministries.
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