Germany funds ‘Pamwe’ project to tackle teenage pregnancy
Eugenia Moche The German government has invested N$1.9 million to support the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA) in rolling out the “Pamwe” project. The initiative is aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people in Namibia’s rural regions. The agreement was signed on Monday by German Ambassador to Namibia Thorsten […]
Eugenia Moche The German government has invested N$1.9 million to support the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA) in rolling out the “Pamwe” project. The initiative is aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people in Namibia’s rural regions. The agreement was signed on Monday by German Ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter and NAPPA, represented by its chairperson, Sevelia Kasuto, dxecutive director, Natalia Ihemba, and communication and advocacy manager, Louise Mhundwa.
The project is being implemented in the Kavango, Kunene, and Omusati regions from 1 May to 31 December 2026. ‘Pamwe’, which means “Together” in several Namibian dialects, seeks to address teenage pregnancies, challenge cultural barriers, and expand access to youth-friendly health services. The main objective of the Pamwe project is to reduce teenage pregnancies and confront attitudes that undermine SRHR, while building local, regional, and national capacity for gender-transformative change.
