Spotlight on the youth

The Walvis Bay mayor, Trevino Forbes, recently shone the spotlight on the youth through activities undertaken as well as opportunities presented. At the recent council meeting, the mayor expressed that he was proud of the dedication and enthusiasm displayed by the junior mayor, Fisabo Mapalo, her deputy, Rabanus Gabriel, and CEO Ellen Shatilwapo at the recently concluded Junior Councillors’ Annual National Conference in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. He stated that the conference serves as a beacon for the development of children’s involvement in local governance and service delivery, “paving the way for a brighter future where young voices are not only heard but actively shape our communities”. “Through their participation in this conference, our junior councillors have not only enhanced their leadership abilities but have also showcased our town’s commitment to fostering youth involvement in decision-making processes.” The mayor added that their presence at the conference not only highlighted the town’s progressive approach to youth engagement, “but it also underscores the importance of nurturing the next generation of leaders who will undoubtedly shape the future of our community”. “I commend our junior councillors for their outstanding representation of our town and for their commitment to driving positive change within our community.” Additionally, he emphasizes once more for the youth of Walvis Bay to make use of the opportunity where Walvis Bay will join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new Youth Climate Action Fund, which will provide technical assistance and funding for 100 mayors to activate tens of thousands of young people aged 15 to 24 years to design, produce, and govern urgent climate solutions in cities and towns across the globe. “As part of this program, Walvis Bay will receive US$50 000 (close to N$1 million at the current exchange rate) to distribute as microgrants to fund a groundswell of youth-led climate initiatives. “From mobilizing tree-planting or public education campaigns to launching recycling or waste reduction initiatives to participating in mitigation planning or preparedness programs.” He added that efforts stemming from the new Youth Climate Action Fund will advance critical community goals such as meeting decarbonization commitments or reducing consumption-based emissions. “Cities that respond to the urgency of the moment and commit the initial US$50 000 within six months will receive an additional US$100 000 to support more youth-driven projects over the course of one year.”– leandrea@erongo.com.na

Spotlight on the youth

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