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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

27/08/2026

Last week, we hosted dancer Nadjani Bulin and choreographer Jerome Brabant, both from Reunion Island. Prior to the event at the Theatre of Namibia 'Become', where Nadjani was performing the solo 'Heimat', choreographed by Jerome, we had a chance to sit with them for a conversation around their piece. Facilitated by Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, the evening offered a glimpse into their creative process.

This was part of 'Movement, international dance festival Namibia', a project funded by Embassy of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie and co-managed by OYO and the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre

26/08/2026

Two weeks ago, we were opening our Dance Seminar, as part of 'Movement - International Dance Festival Namibia'. The objective of the seminar was to assess how we could possibly sustain the sector in Namibia. Many decisions were taken, including creating a dance forum, a yearly calendar of dance and a festival starting September 2027.

Thank you to everybody who participants - from seasoned choreographers to upcoming dancers, from institutions to private performers.

25/08/2026

Flashback on our project 'Hear me'. After successful stakeholder and community engagements in the Ohangwena and Oshana region, we are proud to announce that early October we will proceed with events in the Kavango West and Otjozondjupa regions of Namibia.

Performances by the OYO dance troupe set the tone for in-depth discussion about inclusion of teenagers with disabilities in both the education system and our communities. This project is made possible thanks to support from Embassy of Finland in Windhoek - Suomen suurlähetystö Windhoekissa

24/08/2026

Flashback to the youth day organised in collaboration with the Movement - International Dance Festival (Embassy of France to Namibia - Ambassade de France en Namibie and Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre), the of the European Union to Namibia and the College of the Arts

With performance for the College's Performing Arts Students, Club_3.2.1 and OYO, the evening was a celebration of youth, talents and local Arts. Thank you to everybody who came to enjoy the evening with us.

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.

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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