Our Vision
A Namibia where every underprivileged community has access to mental wellness, protection from violence, and pathways to dignity — through compassionate, community-centred care.
Healingwound Association (HWA)
Building Healthy Minds, stronger Communities through Mental Wellness and Care.
Walking That Mile To Heal The Broken Hearted — serving women, girls, youth and GBV survivors across the Erongo Region since 2014.
Healingwound Association (HWA)Reg. 21/2017/0967Founded 2014Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia+264 81 760 1704healingwound1984@gmail.com
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Service Pillars
Who We Are
Our Foundational Framework
Registered, rooted in Walvis Bay, and committed to mental wellness, protection and empowerment across Namibia.
Our Mission
To offer psycho-social support and counseling, wellness activities, soft skills training, capacity building and advocacy — partnering with stakeholders, local councils and authorities to fill community gaps and address social ills across the Erongo Region and beyond.
Core Values
Compassion
We meet people in their pain with empathy, patience and human dignity — never judgment.
Integrity
Transparent, accountable service rooted in registered NPO standards and community trust.
Inclusivity
Women, girls, youth, GBV survivors and vulnerable communities are welcomed and heard.
Empowerment
We equip people with skills, confidence and voice to reclaim their futures.
Community-Centered Approach
Programs are shaped with communities, councils and local partners — not imposed from above.
Hope and Healing
Restoration is possible. We walk that mile together, one heart at a time.
What We Deliver
Six-Pillar Service Matrix
Operational program areas mapping key activities to the communities we serve across the Erongo Region.
Key Activities
- ·Psycho-social support and counseling
- ·Wellness activities for community development
- ·Trauma-informed care and referral pathways
- ·Mental health awareness and education
Target Beneficiaries
- Youth & adolescents
- GBV survivors
- Women & girls
- Vulnerable community members
Key Activities
- ·GBV, domestic violence and rape awareness
- ·Advocacy and lobbying
- ·Survivor support and referral services
- ·Community demonstration and speak-up campaigns
Target Beneficiaries
- GBV survivors & victims
- Women & girls
- Families affected by violence
- Community advocates
Key Activities
- ·HHM Teen Support Club sessions
- ·Soft skills and life-direction coaching
- ·Harmful social ills awareness
- ·School-readiness and communication skills
Target Beneficiaries
- Adolescents & youth
- Teen boys and girls
- School-going youth at risk
Key Activities
- ·Coaching and mentorship for women & girls
- ·Confidence and self-esteem restoration
- ·Soft skills training after abuse and rejection
- ·Leadership and influence development
Target Beneficiaries
- Women & girls
- GBV survivors
- Mothers and caregivers
- Emerging community leaders
Key Activities
- ·Community outreaches across Erongo
- ·Stakeholder and council collaboration
- ·Capacity building initiatives
- ·Addressing social ills that hinder growth
Target Beneficiaries
- Underprivileged communities
- Local councils & authorities
- Community groups
- Vulnerable households
Key Activities
- ·Soup kitchen for vulnerable communities
- ·Food parcels distribution
- ·Sanitary pads for girls
- ·Basic toiletries for school-going children
Target Beneficiaries
- Poor and vulnerable families
- School-going boys and girls in need
- Elderly and at-risk households
Trusted by partners across Namibia
GFC
Wellness Clinic
KAS
W.B. Municipality
Erongo Regional
Gender MviSo
LAC Namibia
Community Health
GFC
Wellness Clinic
KAS
W.B. Municipality
Erongo Regional
Gender MviSo
LAC Namibia
Community Health
Video Testimonials
Stories of Healing & Transformation
Hear directly from those whose lives have been touched by HWA.
Partnership
Call for Partnership & Support
HWA invites international donors, healthcare providers, local councils and community stakeholders to walk this mile with us.
Your partnership fuels counseling, GBV awareness, youth mentorship, women's empowerment, feeding schemes and community outreaches across Walvis Bay and the Erongo Region. Together we build healthier minds and stronger communities.
- International donors & foundations
- Healthcare & wellness providers
- Local councils & authorities
- Corporate social responsibility partners
- Volunteers & community champions
What We Do
Programs That Heal Communities
From teen mental health to women's empowerment, feeding schemes and bold conversations — HWA meets unmet needs across Walvis Bay and beyond.
Watch & Listen
Awareness & Healing Talks
Selected conversations on mental health, GBV awareness and community healing — including NBC Digital News coverage of HWA's work in Walvis Bay.
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Testimonials
Voices from Our Community
Real stories from real lives touched by HWA.
“Healingwound came at a time when I had lost all hope. Through their counseling and the HHM program, I found my voice again. I am now an advocate for other young women in my community.”
Miriam K.
HHM Program Participant · Walvis Bay
“The Hadassah Women Movement changed my life. I went from being a survivor of domestic abuse to a mentor helping other women rebuild their lives. Coach Flo believed in me when no one else did.”
Sarah M.
Hadassah Women Movement Member · Swakopmund
“My family was struggling to put food on the table. The feeding scheme at HWA didn't just give us food — it gave us dignity. My children now have hope for a better future.”
Grace N.
Feeding Scheme Beneficiary · Walvis Bay
Our calling
“A Namibia where every underprivileged community has access to mental wellness, protection from violence, and pathways to dignity — through compassionate, community-centred care.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about partnering with Healingwound.
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