Living Well summit to uplift Karibib residents

The Living Well platform was created to inspire, educate and encourage people in different capacities to live a fulfilling life. This includes individuals actively defining what wellness means to them.A Living Well summit is schedule to take place in Karibib on Saturday.The founder of the Living Well summit, Uavirikiza Katjivena-Kasale, says wellness is defined differently by many people. "Does it mean that when I have more money, good health or attained certain things, I have looked after my wellness? These are perspectives seen differently by many individuals," she said. Additionally, she says, having one pillar covered for wellness is not sufficient, as we need all areas of our lives covered and well looked after.Range of wellness topics The topics to be shared at the summit include mental health, financial literacy, and building and maintaining healthy relationships. Attendees are encouraged and expected to share information regarding wellness and exchange ideas with the community in Karibib on these topics.These topics, broken down, include addressing the stigma around mental health in men. Katjivena-Kasale says the crafted phrases posed to men to "man up!", "be strong," and "don’t cry" are contributing factors to why men break down and result in tragic ends. Katjivena-Kasale says a safe space for men to open up is necessary for men to know that it is normal to feel and voice emotions and safely seek help.Financial literacy will be discussed to help people understand how to manage their finances, live well within their means, and avoid debt.Building and maintaining healthy relationships at work, home, and in communities will also be discussed, as will the factors and ways to determine healthy relationships.Improving communitiesKatjivena-Kasale has selected Karibib as the location to host the summit due to the lack of mental health education and financial literacy to properly manage finances that she has observed in the town. "It is essential to bring this information to our people to help improve our communities," she said.Katjivena-Kasale agrees that events such as these are held in Windhoek and limits those who would like to attend and participate due to the costs included. The summit will also be focused on one of Katjivena-Kasale’s passions, which is to see people truly engage and live their full purpose.She says events like these provide access to a wealth of information that can later become valuable tools for everyday life and the future. These tools serve as a means to support personal growth and healing. Additionally, the topics discussed enable individuals to identify their own needs."Not only do these events help you meet other people, but you may find others to relate to and learn from their experiences," she said.

Living Well summit to uplift Karibib residents

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Namibian Sun 2025-08-04

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Living Well summit to uplift Karibib residents

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