Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is a Namibian welfare organisation founded in December 2002 and launched in March 2003. It uses visual and performing arts to raise awareness and address social challenges such as HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, rape , and substance abuse among the youth in Namibia.[1][2]
OYO originated from the Kunene Regional Council, where teachers in 2000 sought help to include HIV/AIDS education in schools. This led to the launch of the Ombetja Yehinga programme in January 2001 under the Regional HIV/AIDS Coordinating Committee (RACOC). Due to its success, the programme was extended in 2002 and later registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services as an NGO. Guided by the slogan "Using the arts with young people to create social awareness," OYO expanded its reach in 2003 by setting up a head office in Windhoek and regional offices in Erongo and Kunene.[3]
The following are films produced by the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust (OYO):Panado Girl, Kukuri , Now that I can talk about it, Pap and Milk, My Best Interest, Salute!, and Lukas (2024 film).[5]
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