Advancing Education for Sustainable Development

This report details a two-year German-Namibian Educator Exchange organised by Light for the Children Foundation and Suni e.V., aimed at cultivating educators' intercultural competencies and expertise in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Through workshops, training sessions, and collaborative projects, 14 educators developed learning modules and implemented ESD initiatives, impacting children across Germany and Namibia. The exchange surpassed expectations, fostering significant personal and professional growth among participants. Despite environmental concerns due to travel, the program's outcome was deemed significant, as it fostered lasting friendships and collaborative spirit among educators from both nations.

Barbara Scharfbillig has been active in German-Namibian development policy for 20 years. Her expertise lies in the creation of learning materials and training of international education professionals.
Scharfbillig is a certified ESD consultant in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. She is the managing director of the German-Namibian association Suni e.V.