National Youth Council of Namibia
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| Formation | 1990 |
| Type | Youth Organisation |
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President | Mandela Kapere |
The National Youth Council of Namibia is charged with policy formulation and implementation on issues bordering on youth development in Namibia. It is the umbrella body of the youths of Namibia and was given legal recognition in 1990 at the time of independence. It is affiliated to the Pan-African Youth Union and represents about 60 000 Namibian youths.[1][2][3][4]
Structure
[edit]Youth, according to the youth policy, acknowledged youths as persons between the ages of 18 and 35. The National Youth Council of Namibia has 120 Local Government Branches. All Local Government branches are led by coordinators and youth leaders. It is led by an elected chairperson every after five years. SWAPO politburo member, Mandela Kapere, is the current chairperson.[5][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://www.namibian.com.na/181232/archive-read/National-Youth-Council-readying-for-change | National Youth Council readying for change - The Namibian
- ^ https://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=50821&page=archive-read | Youth Council calls for student help - The Namibian
- ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/201302131088.html | Namibia: The National Youth Council Expands Youth Credit Programme - allAfrica.com
- ^ https://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=122576&page=archive-read | National Youth Council of Namibia at 20 – A Legacy To Celebrate - The Namibian
- ^ https://kundana.com.na/amp/national-youth-expo-focuses-youth-development | National Youth Expo focuses on youth development - New Era Live
- ^ https://www.namibiansun.com/news/youth-council-to-promote-road-safety2018-04-23 Youth Council to promote road safety - Education - Namibian Sun
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