Back in January, the back-to-school season arrived, bringing with it the excitement of fresh beginnings, curious minds, and the promise of big dreams. For children everywhere, it is a time of discovery, growth, and opportunity; and at Naankuse, we are thrilled to be part of that journey. As the school books opened and classrooms filled with eager learners, the Naankuse team stepped in to support local schools in the region. At Kanaan Desert Retreat, our volunteers delivered m

At the beginning of January 2026, the N/a’an ku sê Lifeline Clinic hosted its first feeding session of the year in the Epukiro community, made possible through the power of people working together. This initiative was a true collaborative effort, bringing together local community members and visiting volunteers who stood side by side to prepare and distribute nourishing meals. Supported by the generous contribution of Namib Mills, the Lifeline Clinic was able to reach famili

Last year, on 10 December, the Naankuse Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from S Mile Solutions and the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST. The highlight of the day was the handover of the brand-new PreCare mobile care unit. The name may sound technical, but the concept is wonderfully simple: bringing high-quality medical care directly to remote areas; all from a fully equipped 4x4 vehicle. This remarkable PreCare unit is en

Each Saturday, inspired by the Naankuse Lifeline Clinic, residents of the Epukiro community in the Omaheke Region of Namibia come together with a shared purpose. With bags in hand, they head out into their neighbourhoods to clean the streets and care for the spaces they call home. Week after week, significant amounts of litter are removed, creating a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone. The work is demanding, but it is met with a strong sense of pride and community

At N/a’an ku sê, volunteering is more than a visit. It is a chance to become part of something bigger. Whether you are drawn to wildlife conservation, community outreach, education or desert research, our volunteer programmes offer a variety of paths to make a real impact. Picture yourself working alongside our conservation team. You could prepare food for orphaned and rescued animals, clean enclosures, assist with enrichment activities or help care for juvenile wildlife in r

There are few things as moving as witnessing the first steps of a child’s life journey, and at the N/a’an ku sê Lifeline Clinic we are honoured to play a small but meaningful role in those early days. Recently, our team visited the Epukiro community to distribute diapers to mothers with newborns, bringing comfort, relief and a sense of shared celebration to families welcoming their youngest members. These moments reflect far more than a simple handover of supplies. They repre

Meet the San of Namibia – a people whose deep, intrinsic connection to nature is a living example of harmony with the Earth. They live...

At Harnas Epukiro School, the arrival of warm, soft blankets sparked more than just smiles. They brought comfort, care, and a powerful...

The N/a’an ku sê Foundation is proud to announce that co-founder Marlice van Vuuren and respected San elder #Oma /Kunta represented Namibia at the prestigious Harmony Summit on Indigenous Knowledge and Conservation, hosted by The King’s Foundation at Highgrove House and Gardens, the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on the 7 July 2025 earlier this month in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

At N/a’an ku sê, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and dream big. Our education initiatives are designed to...

Most who read this title will not understand it. To you, it may seem a creative arrangement of keyboard characters rather than a...

August was an exciting and challenging month for the Grade 7 learners of Naankuse Primary School. Yes, as of 2024 these learners will be...

We all love to be recognised, especially the little (and not so little) ones of Naankuse Primary School. In May a special ceremony was...