Youth organisation hosts dance camp

International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Namibia recently hosted the IYF Dance Camp at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.

The camp drew more than 80 young people, including high school and university students, as well as out-of-school youths.

IYF Namibia offers a range of youth programmes with the goal of achieving its objectives of building ethical, moral and strong mindsets among youths in Namibia.

According to the organisers, the camp provided an opportunity for youths to challenge themselves by learning a new dance which they were able to perform on the last day, showcasing their hard work and progress.

Apart from the dancing sessions, attendees had the opportunity to develop their mindsets through a series of mindset lectures, make friends, develop communication and teamwork skills through mind recreations and scavenger hunt games, and improve their interpersonal skills through a personality assessment.

During the camp, country representative Sangbin Kim, who is also the IYF Namibia mind specialist, gave a lecture under the theme: ‘Who do we fight?’, which emphasised overcoming limitations.

Emma Nanguwo, one of the students from the International University of Management, says participating in the IYF Dance Camp has truly been an exceptional decision for her, as it has brought forth a myriad positive experiences and profound personal growth.

“I extend my deepest gratitude to the IYF Dance Camp for this transformative journey. It has not only been a source of immense joy but has also equipped me with the resilience and positivity needed to conquer academic pursuits. I am wholeheartedly thankful for this life-changing experience,” she says.

Esther Mbeha says she joined the dance camp not because she knew how to dance but because she wanted to challenge herself and try something new.

“IYF taught me that with the right mindset, I can achieve everything I set my mind to, and that’s when I realised that I had set limits in my own life and that I needed to break them and set myself free by believing and acknowledging my negative situations and turning them into something positive. I can dance; there’s nothing I can’t do,” says Mbeha.

Timothy Mulondo says the camp itself taught him that dancing has the ability to connect hearts and minds.

“Being a volunteer at the IYF Dance Camp has been really beneficial to me. I don’t believe confidence is something you can turn on and off. It’s about being active, and I couldn’t help but be active throughout the camp; working with individuals who rely on the services and assistance provided really pushes me,” says Fenny Gideon from Triumphant College.

She adds that working with people from various backgrounds has helped her develop her communication abilities.