The Sister Cities in Action project coordinators from Berlin, Mexico City, and Jakarta arrived in Windhoek and was warmly welcomed to the offices of Creative Industry Institute Africa (CIIA) for the very first time.

This visit marks the beginning of two weeks of stakeholder engagements and internal sessions, as we meet in person to strengthen collaboration and chart the next phase of the Sister Cities in Action Project.

To celebrate this milestone, CIIA hosted a welcoming braai and networking event in true Namibian style! The gathering offered us an opportunity to ease into the busy weeks ahead, while also connecting with the CIIA team and members of Namibia’s vibrant civil society sector.

The event brought together representatives from organizations including the Umbrella Initiative, Physically Active Namibia, Goethe-Institut Namibia, Equal Namibia, Namibia Institute for Democracy, The Namibia Craft Centre, as well as officials from the City of Windhoek and City of Berlin, among others.

The evening was a great success, serving as both an ice-breaker and a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and cultural exchange. It set an inspiring tone for the days ahead, as our coordinators embark on a journey of learning, partnership, and shared purpose.

Stay tuned for updates from the upcoming sessions and engagements as we continue building stronger creative bridges between Berlin, Windhoek, Mexico City, and Jakarta under the Sister Cities in Action initiative.