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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

21/08/2026

As a small organisation, we all have to wear many hats. From the director, who is both the managing director and the creative director of OYO to all the other staff. OYO's general manager, Cecilia Petrus, is also our show facilitator, at times MC and currently tour manager. Berlnitha, our counsellor, can be seen at times gathering the community. Kassi, initially contracted as driver and security, is also our paramedic and can be seen facilitating shows. Nestor, also driver and security, can be seen taking photos of events. Desmond, our dance troupe captain, is also managing our equipment.

The versatility and motivation of all our staff is what makes us unique. Thank you to all for your dedication and hard work. It is dearly valued. It is what makes OYO the unique organisation it is.

20/08/2026

Community participation is at the heart of OYO's work. Audiences are not passive recipients of a message. After the performance, they dissect the story, comment, advise. Young and older people participate, share their opinions, at times experiences and actively learn. 'If you were in the shoes of ###, what would you have done differently?', 'Why do you think ### reacted the way he did?' etc. From witnesses, community members become the bearers of the solutions.

Thanks to our motivated team, the facilitation can be done in multiple languages, involving everybody. Let's talk. Let's learn by doing. Let us ensure we are the answers we need.

19/08/2026

Are you ready for our show tomorrow:
Date: 20 August
Time: 6pm
Venue: National Theatre of Namibia

Tickets available at -Namibian Cultural Centre for discounted price until 20 August 2pm. Tickets are the door are more expensive.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to see Nadjani Bulin from Reunion Island (France), Equipped Dance Academy, Nalingungule Creatives and OYO dance troupe.

This is part of "Movement - International Dance Festival Namibia", a project funded by of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie and co-managed by FNCC and OYO.

18/08/2026

Schools in the Kavango East and West regions part of the BLOG - Building Life Opportunities for Girls - a project funded by Interteam - had a chance recently to present their take on teenage pregnancy in their communities. The schools have been sensitised by the OYO dance troupe and the movie 'Kukuri'. Clubs were then established and trained on basic Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. It was now their turn to become agents of change and train their fellow learners. From dramas to poems, songs to messages, the clubs took up the challenge.

When young people stand up to make a difference, the world can become a better place.

Congratulations to all the clubs participating in the competition. Stay tuned: the winners will be announced soon.

17/08/2026

Are you curious about how choreographers create? Join us on Monday 17 August at 6pm at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre for a conversation between Jerome Brabant, choreographer from Reunion Island/France and the creator of 'Heimat', Nadjani Bullin from Reunion Island, the dancer of 'Heimat' and Prof Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja from UNAM.

During the conversation, we will dwell in the process behind Jerome's creative approach. Entrance is free of charge.

14/08/2026

We recently presented our pieces 'Concrete angels' and 'Bin Boy' in various communities in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions.

Those pieces have been adapted to look at issues young people with disabilities face at home and at school. Disabilities are complex, and many. We need more awareness and more understanding. Community dialogues are an excellent format to start sensitising communities and thinking of locally adapted solutions.

Those community dialogues formed part of the project 'Hear me' funded by the of Finland in Windhoek - Suomen suurlähetystö Windhoekissa - the project aims at improving access to quality education for children with disabilities.

13/08/2026

Are you ready for part 2 of our 'Movement, International Dance Festival Namibia'. Featuring Equipped Dance Academy, Nalingunlule Creatives, OYO dance troupe and all the way from Reunion Island renowned Nadjani Bulin.

Four very different pieces of 15 to 20 minutes each - four different styles - all looking at the issue of youth. 'Become' is looking at the transition from childhood to adulthood, at issues around identity, at finding our place in society.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity. Tickets are cheaper when bought in advance. They are still available at the -Namibian Cultural Centre

'Movement' is a project aiming at sustainably developing the dance sector in Namibia. It is funded by Embassy of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie and co-managed by OYO and the FNCC. This edition receives support from Theatre of Namibia and College of the Arts

12/08/2026

Last week, as part of our "Hear me" project, we had two exciting stakeholder meetings, in Oshana and Ohangwena regions respectively. We were graced by the presence of Hon. Hofni Iipinge, Governor Oshana region and Hon. Fransina Kashikola, Regional Councilor for the Omundaungilo Constituency, speaking on behalf of the governor.

During panel discussions, participants could interact, reflect, question and imagine local solutions to improve access to quality education for children differently abled. The OYO dance troupe and guest dancers presented the piece 'Hear me', showing once again that disability doesn't mean inability.

This project is made possible thanks to Embassy of Finland in Windhoek - Suomen suurlähetystö Windhoekissa

11/08/2026

Celebrate International Youth Day in style: a dance troupe performance featuring young performers from Club_3.2.1, OYO dance troupe and the College of the Arts

Date: 12 August
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: College of the Arts (Fidel Castro) in the courtyard

Entrance free of charge - but kindly confirm attendance with Karolina at [email protected] or 08166849334

This event is linked to the opening of the dance seminar organised under 'Movement -International Dance Festival Namibia', funded by of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie and co-managed by OYO and Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre . It also received support from Delegation of the European Union to Namibia

10/08/2026

Last week we were privileged to present our piece 'Hear me' in various communities such as Eenhana, Elao Nafidi and Ondangwa. Created and performed by 7 OYO dance troupe members and 7 guests with different abilities, the piece challenges the perception that people with disabilities can't be performers.

Thank you to the of Finland in Windhoek - Suomen suurlähetystö Windhoekissa for supporting this project. It led to interesting community conversations about inclusion and respect.

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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