A pick from Namibia Youth Book Fair

When we first started we met at least once every week, we discussed, debated, agreed disagreed. In a nutshell we found the solutions to making this event a memorable one. Slowly the message was sent out in a form of a press release, we went on TV, Radio and Sent the message via the newspaper.
Few days before the book fair Yambeka Children Media with UNESCO,  American Cultural Center and the Spanish Embassy went to visit schools and read stories to children!

 After the stories the children were encouraged to write their own stories!
Helvi reading the stories to children!

Yambeka Children Media Books on display at the Namibia Youth Book Fair!

Five of Yambeka Children Media Books Received an Honorary Award from the Namibia Children Book Forum 2012!

Book signing with Veronique Tandjo

Demasius Publication

 Exhibitors

Exhibitors 

Helvi and Camilla, helping the children make their own story books in an hour. "Make a Book In an Hour."

Helvi and her friend and hers stand

 A mother and daughter enjoying a story at Yambeka Children Media stand.

 At the Namibia Children Book Forum Award. An activity part of the Namibia Book Fair.

One of the children showing off his book

Helvi reading a story to the children.

 A Namibian came all the way from Austria for the first Namibia Book Fair

Ndamona showing off her book

Activity during the book fair

Helvi reading Mrs. Kangaroo Visits Namibia at the award

At the Namibian Children's Book Forum Award. With Gcina Mhlope a well-known South African activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author.

There were many activities from Story telling, book launches, writing workshop, Educational workshop. A good number of people came to the book fair. But I believe that we still have  a long way to go. Dear parents, its important to start buying books to your children before they can say a word!

Happy New year 2013

Hallo world, I'm back. You will hear from me more and more this year. I'll keep you posted from the things that happened last year. I'll also keep you posted for this year's activities. Happy 2013!!!!!!!!!!

Launching Mrs Kangaroo Visits Namibia

First time at this small town in Namibia

About two weeks ago, I went to Oranjemund with work.  Before the Local Authority elections,  Almost everything in Oranjemund such as the hospitals, schools, houses and much more belonged to Namdeb. After the elections, the Gov of Namibia will take over. Currently people can not buy houses, or own business easily.  But this will change soon. People will be able to buy houses, and own business.
Interesting things I found about Oranjemund.
White people(Boers) shop in the same shop as black people and they mingle well together unlike in Windhoek. White(Boers)  people smile, and they look happier compared to the Boers in Whk. People don't lock their houses often, and young girls are free to walk at 12am. I think this will change once the town open ups. There is only one main shop (Spar), and very expensive. 
99% of the schools I visited bought Yambeka Children Story books. They were very happy, and asking for more titles. The weather was interesting apparently it rain once or twice per year. It was cold most of the time. I really had a great time. Thank you to my friend Beatha and her siblings for accommodating me.
I had an opportunity to visit the Orange River too.

Here are some of the pictures!

2011 was a wonderful year!

Some of the highlights of my life in 2011. I returned home after 9 years of living in the USA. I'm still getting used to the lifestyle here. Overall am happy to be reunited with my family and friends. Yambeka Children Media received a number of recognition. Starting with Good Morning Namibia, FNCC book launch, Newspapers (The Villager, New Era, Namibian, and The Republikan), also Yambeka Children Media was selected as top 10 for the Best Business Idea (Namibia Business Innovative). See you next year!!!!!!!!!!!!! have a blessed 2012. My resolution for 2012: The year of massive production!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A party at my work!

Its again that time of the year were we know that the new year is about to come. Wow I can't really believe this year is almost over. What made me think of this, Last night my work planned a beautiful party for us! The theme was Hawaiian!