Namibian Youth Center Honors Founding President Nujoma

Why this is here: PAY has operated as an after-school center in Katutura since 2003, providing a safe space for children and youth from disadvantaged communities.

The Physically Active Youth (PAY) Centre in Windhoek, Namibia, held an event on Tuesday honoring founding president Sam Nujoma. PAY participants curated a photo exhibition displaying images of Nujoma’s life and legacy throughout the city. The event also included the unveiling of a mural portrait of Nujoma created by the youth center’s participants.

Several PAY alumni spoke about how the center provided them access to programs like cycling, swimming, and robotics. PAY program manager Josefina Endjala noted the center’s role in developing confident and resilient individuals.

Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus attended the event and discussed her experiences with the children. PAY, founded in 2003, serves youth from disadvantaged communities in Katutura. The center hopes to continue nurturing young people and upholding Nujoma’s values.