OYO recognised for its outstanding work in the area of HIV prevention and communication

The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) has been organizing trainings for teachers in the Kunene and Erongo regions since 2001. In 2005, it developed, in collaboration with the National Institute of Education Development (NIED) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) a training guide on HIV transmission and prevention. In 2007 it developed in collaboration with NIED and MoHSS a training guide on HIV testing and treatment. It also developed a unique protocol whereby teachers participating in the program don’t get a certificate of attendance but a certificate of competence.

In 2008 OYO staged at the National Theatre of Namibia ‘the Namibian Odysseus’, a dance piece with 21 performers. 

Over the past few years, OYO has enjoyed the success of many of its films. 2009 promises to be a busy year for OYO and we are continuing with more films.

The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have teamed up to bring drama workshops to out-of-school youths in Okahandja.