OMUNGWELUME – More than 50 learners from over seven schools gathered in Omungwelume, Ongenga Constituency, from 6 to 8 May 2026 for the first edition of the Future Leaders Holiday Camp, an initiative aimed at empowering young people through leadership, confidence-building, environmental awareness, and personal development.
The camp was organised by EcoFusion Namibia, in partnership with The Silvanus Vatuva College and GPH Legacy of Excellence Tutorial College.
Throughout the three-day programme, learners participated in various educational and motivational sessions focusing on confidence, leadership, communication skills, teamwork, environmental protection, and self-development. Facilitators encouraged learners to believe in themselves, speak confidently, and become active contributors within their communities.
One of the major highlights of the camp was a full-day environmental awareness session facilitated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. The session inspired learners to take environmental responsibility seriously and led to the official launch of a new Environmental Club established by the participants.
The club’s first community project will be a clean-up campaign targeting the Omungwelume settlement and surrounding areas as part of promoting environmental cleanliness and awareness among residents.
Camp spokesperson, Honourable Gee Hangula, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the initiative.
“This camp exceeded our expectations. We brought together young people from different schools and backgrounds, and we saw confidence growing in them day by day. We are thankful to all the parents, partners, facilitators, and learners who made this first edition successful. The launch of the Environmental Club shows that these learners are ready to become leaders and agents of change in their communities,” Hangula said.
Hangula further noted that the organisers hope to expand the programme in future to reach more young people across the region.
A learner from Usko Nghaamwa Secondary School in Omungwelume, Simeon Kamati, described the camp as life-changing.
“I learned many important things about confidence and leadership. Before the camp, I was shy to speak in front of people, but now I feel more confident. I also learned how important it is to protect our environment. I am happy to be part of the Environmental Club,” said Kamati.
Meanwhile, Ongenga Constituency Councillor Honourable Josef Stalin Nenghwanya commended the organisers for creating a platform that empowers young people outside the classroom.
“This is a very important initiative for our constituency because it focuses on developing future leaders and responsible citizens. Our young people need platforms like these to learn, grow, and contribute positively to society. I commend all the organisers and partners involved,” Nenghwanya said.
The Future Leaders Holiday Camp is expected to become an every-school-holiday initiative aimed at nurturing leadership, environmental responsibility, and personal growth among learners in the region.
Source: Ndama Fusion Media CC
