About the National Youth Service (NYS)

The National Youth Service was established by the National Youth Service Act (Act No.6 of 2005), with the following objectives:

a) Serve as a meeting point for youth from various social and cultural backgrounds so as to enable the youth to share common experiences and to encourage notions of equality;

b) Provide the youth with opportunities for further studies and training so as to enhance their opportunities of employment;

c) Contribute to the socio-economic development of Namibia and the alleviation of poverty in the country;

d) Provide opportunities for the youth to take part in national development on voluntary basis; and

e) Encourage patriotism, a sense of nationhood and commitment to Namibia’s development”.

Mission

To deliver relevant national services and offer recognized skills training and personal development programmes to the youth through attaining the requisite institutional capacity while engaging in income generating ventures.

Vision

To be the dynamic sustainable youth service institution of choice contributing to socio-economic development.

Who we are

The National Youth Service is a youth development service institution, established by the National Youth Service Act, Act No. 6 of 2005.

What we do

The National Youth Service (NYS) is involved in:

• Youth Recruitment from all regions and constituencies in Namibia;
• Youth development through actively involving youth in national development efforts and activities;
• Encouraging youth voluntarism;
• Facilitating youth contribution to socio-economic development and poverty alleviation; and
• Creating opportunities for skills development and career path for the youth.

Services

The National Youth Service (NYS) offers the following services to Namibian youth:

• Youth Recruitment from all regions and constituencies in Namibia;
• Youth development through active involvement in national development efforts and activities;
• Encouraging youth voluntarism;
• Facilitating youth contribution to socio-economic development and poverty alleviation; and
• Creating opportunities for skills development and career path for the youth.

Contacts

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Chief Public Relations Officer