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Ombetja Yehinga Organisation

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Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is a Namibian Trust aiming at creating social awareness among young people using Arts. We use arts to create social awareness

07/10/2026

We are still working on our new mega production for April 2027! People coming to watch a performance do not realise the amount of hours spent devising, trying options, learning choreographies, polishing movements and sections... For this production, we will have spent 10 months creating (in between our other commitments).

So mark your calendars: early April 2027, be ready to (re)discover the work of a very famous German author, thanks to support from Embassy Windhoek

06/10/2026

Learners from the Omusati region are taking part in a competition to address Gender-Based Violence. After receiving in-depth training, they were tasked to create role-plays and short stories to educate their fellow learners. Peer education is a powerful tool. Congratulations to all the learners and schools that took part in the challenge: you are making a difference.

Stay tuned to learn who the winners are! This is part of our project 'Speak up' funded by German Embassy Windhoek

05/10/2026

Are you ready for the third - and last - edition of 'Movement, International Dance Festival Namibia' - under the theme 'Beloved'?

BELOVED brings dancers, choreographers and audiences together across Windhoek for a series of performances, conversations and dance events.

ARTIST TALK
Wednesday 21 October | 18:00
FNCC Gallery
Free entrance
Meet Larona Mmusi, Lorato Kgangyapelo and Ndumiso Nyoni of New Moon Company from Botswana as they share their creative process, their experiences as dancers in Botswana and their perspectives on the contemporary dance scene in their country.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE
Friday, 23 October | 17:00
Katutura
Free entrance
Experience a special presentation of OYO Dance Troupe’s latest creation alongside 'Bias' by New Moon Company, bringing contemporary dance into the heart of the community.

MAIN PERFORMANCE
Saturday, 24 October | 18:00
National Theatre of Namibia
Advance tickets: N$100
Students & pensioners: N$50
Available at FNCC, cash only.
Door tickets: will be more expensive
With performances from New Moon (Botswana), Kalu Kreative Hub (Angelika Schroeder), Owela Live Arts (Justina Andreas in a choreography by Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja) and OYO (featuring the OYO dance troupe in a choreography by Philippe Talavera).

'Movement, international dance festival Namibia' is presented in funded by the Embassy of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie and co-managed by the Ombetja Yehinga Organization (OYO) and the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) with support from the National Theatre of Namibia .

02/10/2026

KAVANGO AND OTJOZONDJUPA, are you ready? Next week the OYO dance troupe and guests will perform in Rundu, Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to create awareness about the need for inclusive education and inclusive societies.

Many people are living with different disabilities in Namibia. Some are visible (Deaf, Visually impaired, limb impairment) but some are not visible (epilepsy, bipolar disorder, etc.). It is important to ensure young people differently abled are fully integrated into the school system, are given the opportunity to learn and contribute positively to society as adults.

So if you see the OYO bus, just join us! You will be treated to amazing pieces and contribute meaningfully to the conversation. This project is made possible thanks to support from of Finland in Windhoek - Suomen suu rlähetystö Windhoekissa

01/10/2026

Last week we were privileged to perform at Havana Secondary School in Katutura, to the whole school, addressing the issue of teenage pregnancy. This performance was part of an event organised by the school prior to the start of the exam period.

The dance troupe performed 'A different me' and 'teacher' - two pieces looking at teenage pregnancy from two very different angles. Our facilitator, Kassi, then interacted with learners. Congratulations to all involved and well done on the school management for taking this initiative.

30/09/2026

Flashback of the tour of the Ariamsvlei Youth Group that recently happened in the ||Kharas region. It is the second time the group is going on tour with OYO. Growing from strength to strength, the group is seeking opportunities to do more. Talented, they delivered a powerful message about GBV in the region.

Some of the schools in the South are very large, but our facilitators Cecilia, Avehe and Kassi did a good job engaging learners.

This project is made possible thanks to Horizon Trust (Rena TE)

29/09/2026

Something is cooking... In partnership with German Embassy Windhoek we are preparing our next large-scale production, following success of pieces such as 'A little prince in Namibia' or 'remembering Johnny'. We will dance a very famous German author, revising a story most of us have heard about...

To be premiered at the Theatre of Namibia in April 2027, you can already mark your calendar: this is something you do not want to miss! Here, you get a sneak pic at the rehearsal and creation process... Can you guess what piece we are working on?

28/09/2026

The OYO team is proud to show off its new T-shirt. Designed by Cecilia Petrus, it will help our partners to easily identify us. And it was the opportunity for a few fun group photos!

So watch out for us: you will see this T-shirt more often in the future.

25/09/2026

GETTING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

Learners from Rehoboth High School and Anes High School in Rehoboth received their certificates of participation for the outstanding work they did during our campaign against GBV in the town. They both created pieces for the intergenerational dialogues and performed them in the location, alongside the OYO dance troupe.

Congratulations to all the learners involved. Your hard work and dedication is not going unnoticed. This is a project funded by the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa.

18/09/2026

The Ariamsvlei youth group is currently touring schools in the ||Kharas region, sharing its performance and addressing the issue of Gender-Based Violence. Being from the region, having first hand experience in what happens, they created a piece that is both realistic and moving. At the time when learners start to focus on their final exams, it is a good reminder that there is help, should you need it.

Congratulations to Cecilia, Avehe, Berlnitha and Kassi for their work on this project and of course congratulations to the youth involved: together, we can make a difference.

This project is made possible thanks to support from Horizon Trust (Rena TE). We truly appreciate their commitment and constant effort to support young people from the South.

Address

96 Nickel Street, Kingland Park, Unit 13, Prosperita
Windhoek
9000

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.ombetja.org/

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