Fast facts about Omusati Region: | Number of schools: | 265 | | Number of circuits: | 8 | | Number of learners: | 90 136 | | Number of teachers: | 2 977 | | Number of HIV & AIDS Contact Teachers trained by RACE: | 311 | | Number of Window of Hope Clubs: | 168 | | Number of My Future is My Choice Clubs: | 44 | | Number of Counselling and Support Groups: | 275 | | What RACE Omusati does:
- We train teachers in Grades 6-12 to be knowledgeable about HIV and AIDS, to be AIDS Awareness Club facilitators at their schools, and to be role models within their communities.
- We train teachers in Grades 1-5 to be facilitators for the Window of Hope program, a self-esteem and HIV & AIDS awareness program for young learners.
- We provide support to teachers and schools as they conduct HIV and AIDS-related educational activities through:
- school visits
- distribution of HIV and AIDS educational materials (leaflets, posters, videos) and incentive materials
- distribution of male and female condoms
- production of an HIV and AIDS newsletter
- lists of activities and local resources/organizations - We distribute First Aid kits to schools, as well as provide training in basic first aid and wound care.
- We organise HIV and AIDS awareness activities for regional staff at the Ministry of Education.
- We organise activities for National AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day, Day of the Namibian Child, Human Rights Day, etc.
- We provide educational sector employees with training in how to organise Counseling and Support Groups at learning institutions.
- We manage the My Future is My Choice programme in the region.
| What's next for RACE Omusati: - Monitoring and evaluating AIDS Awareness Clubs, including refresher trainings and regular school visits to functioning AIDS Awareness Clubs
- Working with Principals to increase awareness of RACE work and their role supporting RACE activities in the region.
- Senior Window of Hope trainings for all eligible schools.
- Expand My Future is My Choice courses throughout the region.
- Complete first aid kit distribution to all schools, as stipulated in the National Policy on HIV & AIDS for the Education Sector.
- Train hostel staff on HIV prevention and the importance of "safe institutions" for learners.
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders to improve OVC registration by creating region-wide database of OVCs.
| RACE Omusati Members:
Deputy Director, Omusati
Lars Kankondi, Inspector, Tsandi Circuit
Martin Mwandingi (Chairperson, Regional School Counsellor
Ebba-Maria Indongo (RACE Cordinator
Josephina Heita, Personnel Officer
Jeremia Shitenga (Vice Chairperson), Exams Officer
Ndiakupi Avia, Education Officer
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Hostels
Ruben Kambonde, Personnel
Marx Uutoni Principal, Niita Yitula JSS
Principal SSS,
Nangolo Petrus, MFMC Coordinator
Ogongo Agricultural College | NORTHER GIRLS CONFERENCE 2007
Goal:Bring together 8 peer leaders, 8 contact,80 participants (learners) for three days conference focusing on developing personal skills and self-esteem building.Contribute to the expasion of educational, social and economic opportunities for young females in Namibia by empowering adolescent girls to make healthy and informed decisions abut their bodies and their future.
This year the participants was as follws:
Grade 8-10 learners who have been selected to attend ONLY the Conference on 12-15 July 2007
1. Ambunda E N, D-Sheehama SSS, Outapi Circuit, GR8, Cell 0813056494
2. Elifas L S, Okalongo JSS, Okalongo Circuit, GR9, Tel 065-253522
3. Hauwanga Nd N, Okalongo JSS, Okalongo Circuit, GR 8
4. Haishonga E.N, Olupumbu CS, Onaanda Circuit, GR9, Tel 065-225677
5. Iipumbu J.M, Olupumbu CS, Onaanda Circuit, GR 8, Tel 065-225677
6. Kamanya E. N, D-Sheehama SSS, Outapi Circuit, GR8, Cell 081270225/065-221416
7. Kanyanga M. N, Ombathi CS, Ogongo Circuit, GR8, Cell 0812870015/065-221416
8. Kashilula H, Uushwa CS, Ogongo Circuit, GR9, Tel 065-254546
9. Mathias N.N, Epoko CS, Ogonogo Circuit, GR8, Tel 081250728
10. <b>Negumbo L.N, Okeendapa CS, Onaand Circuit, GR9
11. Nelulu L, Oneeya CS, Ogongo Circuit, GR8, Cell 0813155949
12. Nuunyango T.N, Elamba CS, Tsandi Circuit, GR9
13. Paulus G, Canisianum RCHS, Outapi Circuit, GR9,Cell 0812853220/065-2503065
14. Raban M, Elamba CS, Tsandi Circuit, GR8,
15. Shiimbi A. N, Oshikulufitu CS, Ogongo Circuit, GR9, Cell:081149530
16. Shilongo S.I, Okalongo JSS, Okalongo Circuit, GR9,Cell 0812997875
17. Shivute Nd. N, Uukekete CS, Outapi Circuit, GR9, Tel 065-250432
18. Teofilus H.N, Nakaheke CS, Okahao Circuit, GR9, Cell 0813113380
19. Thomas T, Okavu CS, Outapi Cicuit, GR8
20. Uukongo V.N, Otamanzi CS, Onaand Circuit, Cell 0812225738 | 8 Peer leaders and 8 Teachers Counter parts who have been selected to attend both Conferences: 15-17 June and 12-17 July 2007
Teachers counterpart
1. Andreas Ndapanda Enterine
2. Nyambe Alice Neo
Peer leaders
1. Aipanda Mpingana Mbute
2. Mwatile Sophia N
Look how the strong girls proudly showing their menstrual cycle beads on their wrist, which they have done themselves. Good luck girls!!
 | | For more information: Please contact
Ms Indongo Ebba-Maria
RACE Coordinator
Omusati Region
065-242553 |
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