NAFSAN - Nutrition/Food Security Alliance Namibia

NAFSAN is a vibrant alliance of civil society, academia, private sector and committed individuals that is part of the global movement to eradicate malnutrition.

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Several short and long-term solutions were discussed & both entities committed to work as partners in finding solutions for the benefit of the Namibian people & especially children. We are looking forward to working together with Hon Shafudah & her dynamic team 4/4.

[NAFSAN - Nutrition/Food Security Alliance Namibia @NAFSANamibia]

The NAFSAN Secretariat, its Board and youth representative met with the Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah and members of her team, responsible for policy development, communication and public relation, taxation, as well as social protection 1/4

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Furthermore, we focused on the rise of overweight and obesity, which is linked to an increase in non-communicable diseases and other health risks that are having a significant impact on Namibia’s overall economy in terms of public health and the general workforce 3/4

[School Meals Coalition @SchoolMeals_]

🌱 How can #SchoolMeals transform food systems?

📢 Join this #RomeNutritionWeek2026 discussion to explore how school meal programmes can improve nutrition, support local economies, promote biodiversity through neglected and underutilized crops, and strengthen women’s roles across food supply chains.

🎙️ Hear from #Finland🇫🇮, #Brazil🇧🇷, the #Philippines🇵🇭, #Kenya🇰🇪, along with @WFP & the @SchoolMeals_ Coalition and its partners.

🗓️27 May in Rome & Online at 14:00 CEST
🔗Learn more: https://t.co/aGURWPu2k8

#RNW26 #FutureNutrition

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Watch how How CSO advocacy in Malawi is getting resources to communities. In one school, a teacher sums it up perfectly: “Because when I have healthy kids, my teaching will be more effective.” From parliament to classroom, this is what change looks like.
https://t.co/GkYRdY301q

[SUN Civil Society @SUNCSN]

🎥 Civil society advocacy works. @CSONAMalawi & @SUN_CSN helped secure a bigger nutrition budget in Malawi – reaching communities that need it most.

One year on from #N4G2025, it's time for accountability.

Watch our latest video! ▶️ https://t.co/fppZhy4xsY

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We spent our time diving into the practical stuff: how to actually cut back on sugar, what a balanced plate looks like in real life, and how to manage lifestyle conditions through food.

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We spent the last two weeks on the move with the City of Windhoek team for Wellness Week.
While the medical aid teams handled the clinical side testing blood sugar and blood pressure, the NAFSAN team focused on the "what now?"

[SAUMA Namibia @SAUMAnamibia]

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁. 🌍💧

This #EarthDay, SAUMA stands with Namibia’s environmental defenders to protect the Stampriet Aquifer (STAS) from ISL uranium mining in Omaheke & Hardap. Clean water is a human right. Protect STAS. #ProtectSTAS

[NAFSAN - Nutrition/Food Security Alliance Namibia @NAFSANamibia]

We are proud to have been part of the exhibition, connecting with the community at our stand and sharing knowledge on healthy, accessible food options. @MAWLR_Nam

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The Living Earth Expo (17th–18th April) brought together conversations, learning, and action towards healthier and more sustainable living. From engaging talks on nutrition and wellness to practical workshops, the event showed how small, realistic changes can make a big impact.

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NAFSAN also had the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue through a talk on a realistic path to healthier eating, focusing on affordability, accessibility, and local food choices.

[NAFSAN - Nutrition/Food Security Alliance Namibia @NAFSANamibia]

Here is your chance to participate and be part of the conversation on food security and nutrition.

[NAFSAN - Nutrition/Food Security Alliance Namibia @NAFSANamibia]

Day 2 was especially significant, as these issues were presented directly to diplomatic missions ahead of the review. The engagement underscored the importance of civil society in bringing lived realities into global processes and advocating for change that reflects communities.

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We participated in the Universal Periodic Review pre-session on 30–31 March, contributing to discussions that will inform Namibia’s upcoming human rights review.

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Our intervention focused on the right to health, highlighting unequal access to healthcare, discrimination against marginalized communities, the sustainability of key programmes, and the urgent need to prioritise nutrition amid rising malnutrition.

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Our continued strategic partnership will be key to driving meaningful, inclusive and sustainable national development in and beyond the health sector.

[NAFSAN - Nutrition/Food Security Alliance Namibia @NAFSANamibia]

This week, NAFSAN staff and Board members engaged with the Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Dr. Esperance Luvindao, alongside the Ministry’s Executive Director, Mr. Penda Ithindi, and Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Theo-Ben Kandetu.

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NAFSAN, therefore, appreciates the Ministry’s openness and commitment to strengthen and formalize collaboration moving forward, given that there is more work to be done, both at technical and higher decision-making levels.