Founder & Executive Director of the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF), Fanuel Shinedima has been awarded the Future Leader of the Year Award at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek.
NYEF aims to inspire, educate, and provide opportunities for young people to actively participate in the energy sector, driving socioeconomic development and environmental sustainability.
“At NYEF, our vision is to empower Namibian youth to lead the sustainable energy transition and drive socioeconomic development.
“Our mission is to educate, inspire, and provide opportunities for young people to actively participate in oil, gas, and energy developments in Namibia, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability. Our objectives include providing educational resources, fostering innovation and leadership, facilitating networking and collaboration, and providing scholarships and mentorship programs to support youth in becoming energy leaders and change-makers,” said NYEF when it was launched.