Nyae Nyae continues to distribute benefits

STAFF REPORTER WINDHOEKDespite a challenging 2020 and a loss of income, the Nyae Nyae conservancy managed to distribute benefits to its members and improve governance. According to the Nyae Nyae Development Foundation, since the launch of the European Union (EU) governance support grant last March, the conservancy has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.“Despite these challenges, the conservancy managed to keep focus and engage in the community.”The foundation said with the financial support of the EU, they successfully held their annual general meeting (AGM) towards the end of 2020. Communication vital“Moreover, all of the villages were consulted to discuss how the governance of the conservancy can be improved, especially with regard to information and communication, and the inclusion of women and youth both in activities and decision-making.”Apart from holding a successful and a ‘socially distanced’ AGM, the conservancy also managed to distribute benefits to its members, which included water infrastructure development, funeral support and cash benefits, the foundation said. “The conservancy continued with planned activities and distributed benefits despite a loss of income. With the travel restrictions globally in 2020, this income was drastically reduced.“The lockdown and restrictions in movement and gatherings furthermore made it harder for the conservancy to continue with its annual activities as planned.” The foundation said the EU also sponsored solar radios to all the conservancy villages, which were distributed at the AGM. The solar radios can be used to improve communication between the conservancy and its members.“During the course of this year, the Nyae Nyae conservancy staff and management will receive practical training and advice on how to do that most effectively. Conservancies often have significant communication issues because of their remoteness and lack of communication infrastructure.”

Nyae Nyae continues to distribute benefits

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