Germany Supports Namibian Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship Program
Key Ideas
- Germany, through the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, is funding a new round of scholarships for Namibian youth to gain practical training in trades crucial for green hydrogen development.
- The Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy highlighted Namibia's potential for green hydrogen production and praised the country's commitment to sustainability.
- Over 150 Namibian youth have already benefited from green hydrogen-related scholarships, contributing to the country's green energy future.
- Germany expressed its long-standing support for Namibia's development, with the country receiving significant per capita funding from Germany since independence.
The Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in Namibia, Florian Seitz, participated in the launch event for the 3rd call for applications under the Youth for Green Hydrogen (Y4H2) TVET Scholarship Programme in Gibeon. The scholarship worth €1.2 million is aimed at providing practical training to 70 to 80 young Namibians in trades essential for green hydrogen development. Germany commended Namibia's vision and commitment to sustainability, emphasizing their political support and partnership. With over 150 youth already benefiting from green hydrogen scholarships, Germany reaffirmed its commitment to investing in Namibia's green energy future. The Deputy Head of Mission expressed gratitude to the Namibian Government, the Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme, and the implementing partner SASSCAL for their collaboration. This initiative highlights Germany's dedication to supporting skill development and sustainable energy practices in Namibia.
Topics
Training
Green Energy
Partnership
Skills Training
Development Funding
Scholarship Program
Namibian Government
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