Sekolo Projects

The mission of Sekolo Projects Namibia is to prevent new HIV infection in young people in Namibia by providing and supporting HIV prevention education, physical care and psychosocial support for young people living with and affected by HIV / AIDS.

The Board of Directors consists of five members.  The Board will soon employ a Namibian National Program Coordinator who will oversee Sekolo’s programs, report to the Board and to donors, as well as fundraise to support the organisation’s mission.

At the Board Development workshop in July 2009.

Bonifatius Morwe Acting Chair
Mr. Morwe currently works with the Ministry of Education teaching grade 11 and grade 12 Mathematics.  He has served on the Sekolo Projects Namibia board since 2006.  As a passionate educator, Mr. Morwe enjoys his work with Sekolo because it directly serves the children of Namibia, broadens his own horizons internationally and enables him to keep in touch with the long term survival and success of young people.

Mr. Morwe previously taught at the Mokaleng Roman Catholic Combined School where Elizabeth Robinson was originally a volunteer teacher.  He has been a long-time and enthusiastic supporter of Sekolo Projects Inc. and witnessed the filming of the Our HIV ABC educational video in 2004 at Mokaleng. 

Helena Mungunda
Helena joined the Board in July of 2009 and most recently worked for the Academy of Educational Development (AED).  She provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Education for their HIV and AIDS workplace wellness program.  Although her work has mostly focused on adult HIV prevention, Helena is enthusiastic and passionate about working with young people to prevent the spread of HIV.  Helena is also a registered nurse, with experience in the health care system in Namibia. 

David Sampson
David served as Sekolo Projects Namibia’s first Chairperson, from August 2006 through November 2009 and Sekolo is grateful for his experience, skills and connections.  David currently works at the Ministry of Education at NIED, the National Institute for Educational Development in Namibia.  He is the Education Officer for Social Studies, HIV and AIDS and Environmental Education.

Gisela Siririka
Gisela has enthusiastically served on the Board since 2006.  She also works at NIED, where she plans, develops, designs and evaluates curriculum.  Her focus is on HIV and other cross-curricular issues.  Gisela’s background and experience in the development of HIV prevention in Namibia are a crucial foundation to the Board’s knowledge and resources. 

Maree Smit
Mrs. Smit has been on the Board since 2006 and currently works with the Namibian Ministry of Education as a Regional School Counsellor.  Her main responsibility is to provide care and support for orphans and vulnerable children in the school system in the Karas Region of southern Namibia.  Her task is monumental, with hundreds of children under her supervision and care. 

Sekolo Projects Namibia is a Namibian Welfare Organisation, registered #275.

A Board meeting in October 2009.

Mr. Bonifatius Morwe

Ms. Helena Mungunda

Mr. David Sampson

Mrs. Gisela Sirirka

Mrs. Maree Smit