EU in Namibia

The official Twitter account of the Delegation of the European Union to Namibia. EU External Action Service @eu_eeas affiliated. Amb. @a_b_Martins

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

Discover the facts behind this growing partnership. 🇪🇺

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Did you know? 🌍 The EU is Africa’s biggest export market, with EU-Africa goods trade reaching €355 billion in 2025.

[Irish Embassy Lusaka @IrelandinZambia]

Ireland 🇮🇪 was honoured to open the 2026 EU Film Festival in Namibia🇳🇦 with a screening of Mrs. Robinson. Our thanks to the @EUinNamibia and everyone who joined us for the screening.

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Turning waste into value! ♻️

We visited the EU-supported, €2.125m waste management project in Windhoek, led by Bremen and the @CoWMunicipality .

From cargo bikes to buy-back centres, the project supports green jobs and recycling towards Windhoek’s 2030 goal.

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2/ 🎥 Join us for the next EU Film Festival screenings! 🇪🇺 Enjoy a great selection of European and Namibian films every Tuesday and Thursday at Goethe-Institut Namibia until 19 November.

🕕 18:00 cocktails | 19:00 screening

Bring a friend! 🍿

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1/ 🎬 Full house! 🇪🇺🇳🇦 The EU Film Festival @euffnam 2026 is underway! Thanks to everyone who joined us for last night’s opening screening.

@FinEmbWindhoek
@FranceInNamibia
@GermanEmbassyNA
@EmbPtWindhoek
@EmbEspNam

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🎬 It’s premiere night! 🇪🇺🇳🇦

The wait is over! Tonight, we kick off the 2026 @euffnam with a Namibian short film, Sea People of the Namibian Coast, followed by the Irish feature film Mrs Robinson.

📍 @GoetheNamibia
🥂 Cocktail reception: 18:00
🎥 Screening: 19:00
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

Condolences to the Namibian nation.

From the EU Delegation to Namibia and the Embassies of EU Member States in Windhoek: @FinEmbWindhoek @FranceInNamibia @GermanEmbassyNA @EmbPtWindhoek & @EmbEspNam

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Are you excited? 1 day till the start of the EU Film Festival 2026.

We're showcasing incredible European films (with subtitles) & short Namibian films.
Venue: @GoetheNamibia
Time: 6 pm - cocktail & 7 pm - screening!

And the best part, it's FREE! So be sure to join us @euffnam

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

At the 11th EU-SADC Trade & Development Committee, partners marked 10 years of the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement:

📈 Trade up 26%
💶 Investment up 31%
📦 More diverse trade basket.

Next up: tackling market barriers & creating business opportunities.🇪🇺🇳🇦

#EUTrade

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With support from the @EUinNamibia @a_b_Martins and @eu_echo, community health workers are bringing essential health and nutrition services closer to vulnerable families in Namibia. 🇪🇺🇳🇦

[UNICEF Namibia @UnicefNamibia]

Through @EUinNamibia @eu_echo support, CHW like Kakuva are helping bring essential health and nutrition services closer to vulnerable families.

The support strengthens outreach, early identification, referrals and connections to care for people living far from health facilities.

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

Every child deserves the chance to thrive. 🇳🇦🇪🇺 Read the stories from Kunene, where communities are helping children get the best possible start in life. 🌱

[UNICEF Namibia @UnicefNamibia]

What does it take to give a child the best possible start in life?
Over 2 days in Kunene Region, a joint delegation from the Government 🇳🇦, @EUinNamibia, UNICEF & @WFPNamibia met some of the people helping children survive, thrive, learn & develop.

These are their stories 💙👇

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Discover Europe at the Diplomatic Fair tomorrow! 🇳🇦

Meet @EUinNamibia 🇪🇺 @FinEmbWindhoek 🇫🇮 @FranceInNamibia 🇫🇷 @GermanEmbassyNA 🇩🇪 @EmbPtWindhoek 🇵🇹 & @EmbEspNam 🇪🇸 at the @MIRT_NAMIBIA Diplomatic Fair.

📅 16 Oct | 09:00–18:00
📍 Parliament Gardens, Windhoek

Come say hello!🌍

[EU in Namibia @EUinNamibia]

🎬 The 2026 @euffnam kicks off on next Tuesday, 20 October at @GoetheNamibia
Featuring European & Namibian films! 🇪🇺🇳🇦

Here’s a recap of our press conference.
@FinEmbWindhoek
@fnccnam
@GoetheNamibia
@EmbPtWindhoek
@EmbEspNam

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2/ Following training in Aug 2025, Otuvero’s attendance grew, enabling activities to expand to 2 classes. Parents & leaders are helping shape children’s futures. The @EUinNamibia Amb. @a_b_Martins , @WFPNamibia & @UnicefNamibia @SamOcranKweku visited the programme in Kunene. 🇪🇺🇳🇦

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1/ 🌱 From under a tree to a kindergarten! Otuvero Kindergarten began in 2016 with 22 children. Today, it has its own building.

@EUinNamibia support, with @UnicefNamibia & @WFPNamibia , has helped train and strengthen early childhood development in Kunene. 🇪🇺🇳🇦

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🎓 Dreaming of studying in Europe? 🇪🇺🇳🇦

Hear from Anders Djurfeldt, @EUinNamibia Programme Manager, as he talks about Erasmus+ exchange opportunities for Namibian students at bachelor’s and master’s levels.

🎥 Watch the video and explore your options!

[UNICEF Namibia @UnicefNamibia]

@EUinNamibia @MEIYSAC_Namibia @MGECW_Namibia @MhssNamibia @UNICEF @WFPNamibia @UNNamibia @matshuuya @NBCDigitalNews @TheNamibian @SamOcranKweku @a_b_Martins Funded by the European Union, the RightStart programme is implemented by UNICEF and WFP in partnership with the Government of Namibia and Lifeline/Childline Namibia to support parents and caregivers in giving children the best possible start in life. #ForEveryChild

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Yesterday in Opuwo, parents at the EU-funded Etati preschool shared how the Right Start Campaign is making a difference in their communities.

@EUinNamibia Amb. @a_b_Martins, is on mission in northern Namibia with the @UnicefNamibia team to engage with communities. 🇳🇦🇪🇺

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🎓 DREAMING OF STUDYING IN EUROPE? 🇪🇺

It’s #ErasmusDays! From 12–17 October, discover how Erasmus+ opens doors to study opportunities, new cultures & experiences. Follow along for application tips and real stories from former beneficiaries!

Your European journey starts here! 🌍