Welcome
RuralRise is a youth-driven NGO building climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities across Namibia. We strengthen local leadership, unlock opportunities for rural youth, and create lasting solutions that reduce rural-urban migration.
Empowering Rural Namibia
From the Ground Up
Empowering Rural Communities in Namibia
Our Services
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Youth Empowerment & Innovation
Building the next generation of rural leaders. RuralRise empowers youth and communities through leadership training, skills development workshops, microfinance initiatives, and tailored programs that respond to local needs,helping rural communities grow more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient.
Partnerships and Policy Advocacy
We strengthen rural communities by aligning local action with Namibia’s national development goals through partnerships and policy advocacy. Guided by impact and accountability, RuralRise believes in the power of local solutions, incubating innovative projects that are designed and led in collaboration with the very communities we serve.
Data-Driven Results
We deliver transparent results backed by both data and real community stories. At RuralRise, our focus is creating lasting impact by empowering rural communities to solve their own challenges. Together with local partners, we co-design and implement sustainable solutions for essential services — grounded in local knowledge, culturally appropriate practices, and skill-building for long-term resilience. By fostering self-reliance, we help communities secure a brighter, more sustainable future.
Youth and Community Spotlight
Success Story: Nicolene Goses – Civic Engagement Officer, Okombahe Rural Youth Network
Nicolene Goses, attended one of our community dialogues and Civic Engagement Workshops in 2024 she was appointed as the Civic Engagement Officer at the Okombahe Rural Youth Network by her peers, and she embodies the spirit of youth-driven change in Namibia’s rural communities.
In her new role, Nicolene has been dedicated to strengthening both her own knowledge and the capacity of her network to meaningfully engage young people on civic matters. Her leadership has already opened doors: she was invited by NamibiaNeedsMe to take part in a Civic Engagement Workshop in Windhoek, and later by the Namibia Media Trust (NMT) to speak at the YouthQuake 2025 Conference, where she highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing rural youth entrepreneurs.
Nicolene’s journey is a powerful reminder that when rural youth are given platforms, they rise to the occasion and contribute valuable insights to national conversations.
We extend our gratitude to the stakeholders who continue to create spaces where rural voices like Nicolene’s can be heard and amplified.
