Friends of Namibia International is a consortium of people of all walks of life who have one thing in common. We love Namibia. While the group is comprised mostly of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have served in Namibia, anyone is welcome to join.
We are a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the USA (EIN 92-0453706) and National Peace Corps Association Affiliate group. Our implementing partner is the Afrisource Foundation, a Namibia based organization operated by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
Mission
The Mission of Friends of Namibia International is to provide a platform and network for our membership to maintain their connection to Namibia and to each other, while continuing efforts to promote meaningful and sustainable development in Namibia.
The Friends of Namibia International organization seeks to:
- Promote friendship between the people of Namibia and those living around the world who have a connection to Namibia.
- Facilitate meaningful connections to support and empower Namibians to advance their development objectives and promote overall well being.
- Connect Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and affiliates with Peace Corps Namibia and Namibian communities.
Board of Directors
As we develop the organization, Friends of Namibia is currently being led by the following board members. If you would like to get involved, please send us a message!
- Aquila Ledbetter, RPCV Namibia 2004-2007, ICT - Member at Large
- Cedar Spring Wolf, RPCV Namibia 2006-2008, Education - President
- Lawrence Haw, Peace Corps Response, 2014-2015, CED - Member at Large
- Nicholas Russon, RPCV Namibia 2015-2017, Education - Vice President
- Robert Hite, RPCV Namibia 2002-2004, Education - Member at Large
- Stephanie Garvey, RPCV Namibia 1995-1997, Education - Secretary
- Tamara Ingram, RPCV Namibia 2004-2007, Education - Treasurer
