A traditional leaders’ engagement dialogue in Uukwiyuushona reached 46 traditional leaders, strengthening their role as key entry points into the referral system. Through discussions on GBV, mental health and social protection, leaders identified cases requiring support beyond their mandate and recognized the importance of timely referrals to services such as NAMPOL, MOHSS and the Ministry […]

In May 2026, Tonata PLHIV Network conducted four AGYW conferences across the Zambezi Region, reaching 119 out-of-school girls in Kabbe North, Linyanti, Kongola, and Katima Rural constituencies. Held in flood displacement camps, remote rural villages, and peri-urban settlements, the conferences created structured spaces for young women to speak openly about HIV, gender-based violence, sexual and

Tonata PLHIV Network achieved a key advocacy milestone through participation in the Bi-Annual Conservancy Meeting, which brought together stakeholders from the Zambezi and Kavango East regions, including traditional leaders, as well as representatives from Zambia and Botswana. During the meeting, Tonata raised critical issues affecting PLHIV and PWD including stigma and discrimination, gender-based violence, teenage

Dishwasher Manufacturing Training, Oshikoto Region Support group–led income-generating activities (IGAs) are an effective pathway toward improved livelihoods, greater economic stability, and the promotion of self-sustaining practices. Through strategic partnerships with local and government stakeholders, Tonata has successfully expanded and diversified IGA opportunities for support group members. A notable success of was the training of 158

After recognizing his unique position to support employees, a construction company owner took decisive action to address stigma in his workplace. He had observed concerning levels of stigma, including instances where employees mocked and laughed at a colleague who had been ill for several weeks. Motivated to intervene, the owner met privately with the employee and

A key achievement of Tonata’s programs has been the strengthening of support group–led income-generating activities (IGAs), which continue to serve as an effective pathway toward improved livelihoods, enhanced economic stability, and the promotion of self-sustaining practices. Through strategic partnerships with local and government stakeholders, Tonata has successfully expanded and diversified IGA opportunities, enabling support group members

Internship: Finance and Admin Intern Organization: TONATA PLHIV NetworkContract Duration: 7 months (June to December) Reporting to: Finance and Admin Assistant Duty Station: Tonata head office, Ongwediva This is an unpaid internship intended to provide practical work experience and professional development opportunities. Summary:  We are seeking current university students or recent graduates in Finance, Business

Collaboration with HISA Combating gender-based violence (GBV) through health education and advocacy remains central to Tonata’s mission. Our collaboration with the Hope Initiatives Southern African (HISA) has strengthened this mission. An engagement with HISA was held in Omusati and attended by 38 stakeholders to raise awareness about GBV and promote dialogue. This engagement served to

2025 was brought to a close with the commemoration of World AIDS Day, under the global theme, “Overcoming Disruption and Transforming the AIDS Response.” Successful events were held across the regions in collaboration with stakeholders, reinforcing Namibia’s commitment to sustaining the HIV response, ending stigma, and building resilient communities. Tonata’s participation in coordination meetings supported

Atmos Training Center is a community-based organization established in 2024 in Oshakati East, Namibia. The organization was founded in response to the pressing needs of vulnerable women in the region, particularly those affected by poverty, GBV, and limited access to education and employment opportunities. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of marginalized