Recognised by the United Nations, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty aims to raise awareness about the need to reduce poverty worldwide, especially in developing countries. The day focuses on reaching out to those in need, and prioritising those needs. It acknowledges the challenges faced by people living in poverty, and encourages awareness...Read More

World Habitat Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October. Recognised by the United Nations, the purpose of this event is to reflect on the state of human settlements and the basic right of shelter for all. It also aims to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of human...Read More

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. ~  Nelson Mandela “World Teacher’s Day is an international observation held on 5 October every year, dedicated to honouring and appreciating our educators for their important role in society”, writes Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Namibia’s Veroo Kaura. In celebration, CITW...Read More

In celebration of World Water Week, Jakob Basson Combined School’s Eco-Club came together to spread awareness on ways to save water. They created educational posters and demonstrated tips for their fellow learners and teachers on how to use water more sparingly, by applying a few different practices in their day-to-day water consumption. Arguably, nowhere is...Read More

Veroo Kaura reports from CITW Namibia that this week’s lesson was from our Eco-Club at Warmquelle Primary School in the far north-western Kunene Region of Namibia. The lesson was about the plants in the school grounds. Plants provide us with oxygen and food, and also provide us with clean air as well as support wildlife....Read More

To celebrate World Youth Skills Day on 15 July, the Eco-Club learners and their Eco-Mentors at the Elias Amxab Combined School in Sesfontein came up with a thoughtful idea to showcase their skills and creativity by creating “fire balls” from recycled materials. The objective was to protect the environment rather than cut down trees for...Read More

June 2024 – Namibia’s expansive and diverse landscape formed the backdrop for the 2024 RMB & Wilderness Ride for Rhinos, a transformative expedition into the heart of Damaraland. From 5-9 June, 20 dedicated mountain bikers, accompanied by a seasoned crew, embarked on a four-day odyssey through varied terrains. The journey represents more than an adventure;...Read More

World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th of June annually. It’s our opportunity to create awareness for protecting the environment from issues such as climate change and pollution, and to teach future generations to conserve the world around them. Our first urban Eco-Club is based in Windhoek, Namibia, at Michelle McLean Primary School. The...Read More

Today, 17 May, is World Endangered Species Day. It is celebrated to help create awareness of and protection for, endangered animals, and the actions that can be taken in order to save them from becoming extinct. A rare endangered species found in Namibia is the African wild dog. With just 200 to 300 animals in...Read More

Earth Day is celebrated to raise awareness about environmental issues and to promote environmental protection – the ideal platform to draw attention to the growing problem of waste pollution in the environment. This year in Namibia, the celebrations took place in Sesfontein, where the CITW Eco-club from Elias Amxab Combined School along with the Nami-Daman...Read More