Publications
Housing For All
Low-cost Land & Housing
HOUSING FOR ALL
An initiative to address the housing crisis in southern Africa
- According to UN-Habitat, more than 87 million people live in slums and informal settlements in southern Africa.
- People live in inadequate housing, and limited access to potable water, sewage and electricity.
- Slums are poverty traps and hinder social and economic development.
Construction Manual
Guide on sustainable construction techniques for Low-Cost Housing
Informal settlements in Namibia: their nature and growth
Exploring ways to make Namibian urban development more socially just and inclusive
This timely publication on the challenges of urban development in Namibia offers practical and achievable solutions to help address current challenges in informal settlements, and provides approaches for towns and villages to be pro-active in developing settlements in
future.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Learning at Home
Playful activities and stories for you and your child
The stories in this guide can be read to all children, no matter how young. The more words babies and young children hear when you talk, read, and sing, the more their brains grow. Reading stories to your child will give her the skills she needs to learn to read, write, and understand information as she grows. Read together or tell stories every day!
Needs Assessment
Supporting Early Childhood Development in Informal Settlements
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a critical phase in a child’s life that lays the foundation for their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. During these formative years, from conception to school-going age (around 6 year), children undergo rapid brain development and are highly receptive to the environment around them.
Play for All
Early childhood development for the best start in life
Children growing up in the slums (informal settlements) around the world are burdened with socio-economic challenges that traps them into poverty for decades to come. Play for All is an early childhood programme, supporting ECD centres (kindergartens) and families in southern Africa with an objective to provide the opportunity for every child to have the right start in life.
Childrens Books on Namibia
Adventure Namibia Vol 1
Illustrated by a young artist, Adventure Namibia is the story of two children touring and exploring Namibia. The first of this series, the book introduces children to the beautiful landscape and magical scenery of Namibia. Look out for the next book to see where Fina and Peter are going next.
My Etosha National Park Wild Animals Colouring Book
Learn about the various wild animals found at Etosha National park and get creative as you add colour to each page!
My Namibian wildlife – Volume 01
Illustrated by a young graduate of the Namibian College of the Arts takes the children on an adventure into the jungle while learning fun facts about the wild animals.
My Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia
My Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia is a visual and interactive Atlas that takes children on a trip around Namibia.
It is filled with a lot of interesting information, allowing a lot of discussions for children with their families.