Sem Mandela Uutoni

What a full circle moment 🤯 My nomination for the Commonwealth Youth Awards comes as we celebrate 5 years of @APLINamibia’s sustained and far-reaching impact. I am proud and grateful for this recognition and for the stamp of approval for the work we do 🙏🏾 Onwards and upwards,

The role also couldn’t have aligned better with my PhD journey in Economics. I certainly learned just as much as my students did. All in all, it was an absolute pleasure contributing to shaping the next generation of development economists.

Earlier this year, I stepped into a new adventure as a part-time Development Economics Lecturer at @NUST_Namibia It was my first time lecturing, and saying I enjoyed it feels like underselling the experience. I had 70-odd students, many encountering economics for the first time

7 incredible years of @APLINamibia 🥳. We are truly humbled by the unwavering support from the APLI community over the years. We are because you fuel us to stay the cause 🙌🏾!

🌱 In #Ikokola Village, #Namibia, @WFP and @UKinNamibia are supporting smallholder farmers to boost food security, strengthen school feeding, and improve livelihoods. A powerful example of integrated food systems driving lasting change.

From fellowships to training programs, our 2024 financial year was packed with powerful themes across every initiative. Dive into the highlights in our Annual Report which is now live on the @APLINamibia website🙌🏾. Link: apli-nam.org/wp-content/upl…

@IamEstherN @LellyKaren In a league of her own 🔥

🥹🥹 @LellyKaren 💜

@CharlesMooreUK @UKinBotswana @FCDOGovUK This is great news @CharlesMooreUK! Very happy to have you back in region. It seems I need to start planning my trip to Bots 🇧🇼

Great to be back in Botswana 🇧🇼 for a short spell as Chargé d’Affaires. I say “back” as I was posted here 1987-1991. The change in 34 years is incredible - a really vibrant city with a whole new CBD. Lots of nostalgia and happy memories. Pula! 🇬🇧🇧🇼 @UKinBotswana @FCDOGovUK

In parts of #Namibia hit hardest by drought this year, WFP support enabled thousands of families and their children to access nutritious and sufficient food. Together with the government, WFP-backed soup kitchens help fight child malnutrition with every meal.

@TNeumbo We are happy to support the great work you’re doing in the community @TNeumbo! Keep making a difference 👏🏾👏🏾

Pleased to announce that we are now beneficiaries of the World Food Programme. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Councillor of the Kalahari Constituency for making this initiative possible. The Ndamona Foundation is truly grateful!

@CharlesMooreUK @FCDOGovUK @GOVUK @GRN_Namibia @NamPresidency @Tourism_Board @NamibianTourism @TravelNamibiaUK @UKinNamibia @TheNamibian @TourismNamibia @NamibiaTravel Thanks you for your service and friendship over the last 4 years @CharlesMooreUK. It’s been a great pleasure knowing you. Until next time, Pass my greetings to Ben!

So here we are. 17 April, and time to leave the Land of the Brave. Just one today - my favourite photo from the last four years. It’s been amazing. Thank you for having me, Namibia. 🇬🇧🇳🇦 @FCDOGovUK @GOVUK @GRN_Namibia @NamPresidency

…1 day to go Namibia: Wildlife Skins (Any guesses?) 🇬🇧🇳🇦

🇰🇷Thanks to the generous support of the Republic of Korea, vulnerable families in Zambezi were supported with soup kitchens during Namibia’s most devastating drought. These soup kitchens provided nourishment and strength when it was most needed. See how lives were changed.

Ericah is hands down one of the best bosses I’ve had the privilege of working with! The last 3 years working alongside her @WFPNamibia have been an absolute joy and honor. She will do incredibly well as Finanace Minister and Namibia is blessed to have leaders of her caliber 👏🏾

We are looking for new Directors to join our Board of Directors! If you are passionate about youth development, entrepreneurship and community engagement, then this opportunity is for you! Join us on this mission to develop Namibia’s brightest youth. apli-nam.org

🌟 Meet Our 2025 Old Mutual Foundation Youth Indaba Panel Moderator – Sem Mandela Uutoni! 🌟 Bringing a wealth of experience from his work with youth initiatives like African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI), Sem Mandela Uutoni will be leading the panel discussion at the Old Mutual Foundation Youth Indaba 2025! 🎤🔥 With his passion for youth empowerment and sharp facilitation skills, he’ll ensure the discussion is insightful, engaging, and tackles every angle of our theme, “Closing the Gap Between Education and Skills Development.” Get ready for a conversation that informs, challenges, and inspires! 🚀 #OMFYouthIndaba2025 #PanelModerator #YouthEmpowerment #OldMutualNamibia #BridgingTheSkillsGap

🎥✨ 2024 in Review with @WFPNamibia 🌍💙 📸 Watch our year in action as we celebrate the achievements, partnerships, and lives changed in 2024. Let’s keep building brighter futures together in 2025! #EndHunger #WFPNamibia #YearInReview #StrongerTogether

Namibian scientist among recipients of 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award Hilja Eelu, a Namibian PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town and lecturer at the University of Namibia, has been awarded the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Award. She is one of 30 recipients of the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Award. The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents, since its inception, the L’Oréal-UNESCO FWIS programme has supported 240 young researchers from over 34 African countries offering financial support and professional development opportunities. PhD candidates receive €10,000 research grants, while post-doctoral researchers are awarded €15,000. thebrief.com.na/2024/12/namibi… #namibia #scientist #award

Session one, let’s go! 🚀 A huge part of the APLI fellowship program involves identifying strengths and making the greatest use of them while implementing projects. Our certified strengths finder coach Marjorie Cross helped the fellows leverage their strengths.

The X-Factor of an @APLINamibia Fellow is clear: 1️⃣ Full of potential 2️⃣ Intentional about achieving their goals 3️⃣ Willingness to learn & take action If that’s you, then you still have 3️⃣ days to apply to join this elite group of entrepreneurs, community developers & leaders🔥

The last few months have been incredibly busy and busier times are ahead for the team at @WFPNamibia! We activated our emergency response and mobilized over N$100 million to support the Government in reaching communities hardest hit by the drought with humanitarian assistance.