Historical Background of National Youth Council Namibia

The National Youth Council of Namibia was established in March 1994 to address the challenges, opportunities and obstacles facing young people in Namibia and to foster among the Namibian youth a spirit of national identity, a sense of unity and self respect, as well as in depth awarness of social, economic, political, educational and cultural prospects and adversities .
Aims and Objectives

	To foster among the Namibian youth a spirit of national identity, a sense of unity and self respect, as well as in depth awarness of social, economic, political, educational and cultural prospects and adversities.
	To develop the inherit abilities and capabilites of young people both individually and collectivelly.
	To encourage literacy and artistic activities among the youth.
	To establish and maintain relations with international youth bodies and national youth structures in other countries.
	To mobilize funds both locally and internationally for the course of youth development.
	To popularize and advocate the concept of gender equality among the youth.
	To initiate youth development projects and activities with the aim of ecouraging the active participation of the youth in the process of self empowerment.
	To facilitate implementation, monitor and evaluate youth development programs.
	To pursue advocacy role with regard to the rights and opportunities for the youth with physical and mental disabilities.
	To liaise, and advice the Ministry responsible for youth affairs on youth matters