CHANGE is an independent Non Govern-mental Organisation (NGO) actively involved in uplifting Namibian society and contributing to economic and social development by re-integrating ex-offenders into society. Our organization is not only dealing with ex-offenders, it is also open to members of the community who come from disadvantaged backgrounds or adverse social condtions. The task has thus been very difficult as Namibia has a great number of unemployed people and companies are reluctant to employ ex-offenders and semi-illiterate members of CHANGE. HIV/Aids, poverty and unemployment continue to be the major challenges for the whole of Namibian society. Ex-offenders face these and many other challenges, including:

Our intention is to prevent recidivism of ex-offenders by promoting zero- tolerance towards crime and providing “a culture of care” in the reintegration process.