Kalahari Peoples Fund seeks publication support funds for: Heritage and Cultures in Modern Namibia: In-depth Views of the Country A TUCSIN Festschrift (http://www.tucsin.org)   During 2008 TUCSIN (The University Centre for  Studies in Namibia) in Windhoek, Namibia is celebrating its 30th year of operation. At TUCSIN, overseas and local scientists are part of the informal education programme that has helped a generation of young Namibians to prepare for, and experience, university-level education. The Festschrift honors both the institution and its founder, archaeologist Dr. Beatrice Sandelowsky.   Principles followed by TUCSIN include:   a.. Acquiring scientifically sound information about Namibia   b.. Promoting tertiary training and higher academic education in Namibia   c.. Contributing to the positive development of Namibian society A group of 30 dedicated employees serve TUCSIN in full-time or part-time capacity at the main campus in Independence Avenue Windhoek, at the Rössing Foundation Education Centre in Khomasdal and at TUCSIN North in Oshakati.TUCSIN is well known for upgrading courses and every year TUCSIN students excel with good marks for the IGCSE examinations (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). But the institution also designs and implements new courses on request or according to perceived needs. One facet of the 30 year celebration will be the launch on Nov. 26, 2008 of an anthology of solicited manuscripts covering many aspects of research in Namibia. The launch will take place from 4 to 7 pm at the Goethe-Zentrum, 1-5 Fidel Castro St., Windhoek. (RSVP Henriette Rispel, 264-61-224-840). The speaker will be Dr. Cornelia Limpricht from Hamburg, Germany, co-editor, with Dr. Megan Biesele, of the TUCSIN Festschrift.     Sharing of knowledge is one principle of TUCSIN – therefore 19 scientists and 2 writers from USA, Canada, Germany, South Africa and Namibia made the effort to report on their past and present activities in Namibia. The articles span a time frame of more than 10 million years and cover a large spectrum of subjects: Issues concerning the whole country: Migration in Namibia; Examples of development and progress; and for the first time published in Namibia: the chronology of the Namibian rock art. Articles arranged along a regional approach from north to south: Kavango area: Language use and origins; archaeology & iron production; economic trust game-experiments; The central northern area: The discovery of Otavipithecus namibiensis: the most significant fossil find ever made in Namibia; Political identities? Multiple cultures and their clothing traditions; Exploration of similarities between people of different ethnic origin in Fransfontein; The Nyae Nyae Village Schools, an example for appropriate, community-based education projects for San communities; Joint research efforts and mutual capacity building of Canadian, UNAM and TUCSIN students on HIV/AIDS. The central and southern area: The integration of the “Ex-GDR-Children”; The Rehoboth Basters and their farming system; Pre-Baster population of the Rehoboth area and first-hand results on archaeological excavations; Traditionalism and modernity amongst the Khoekhoen (Nama) of Berseba; Last but not least an archaeological topic deep in the south: The rock-shelter “Apollo 11”, the oldest drawings from the African continent & some of the oldest evidence for artistic expression worldwide.   *List of Authors: Megan Biesele, Ph.D.; Lesley Beake; Prof. Dr. Michael Bollig; Prof. Glenn Conroy, Ph.D., Dr. Hildi Hendrickson; Dr. Sabine Klocke-Daffa; Eileen Kose M.A.; Prof. Dr. Hartmut Lang; Prof. Richard B. Lee, Ph.D.; Dr. Cornelia Limpricht; Dr. Duncan Miller; Prof. Dr. Wilhelm J. G. Möhlig; Prof. Alan G Morris, Ph.D.; Monica Nambelela; Jason Owens, Ph.D.; Dr. Julia Pauli; Prof. Wade Pendleton, PhD.; Michael Pröpper, M.A.; Prof. Dr. Jürgen Richter; Prof. Dr. Michael Schnegg; Dr. Ralf Vogelsang.   Approximately USD 3000 is needed to complete payment to the publishers. The Kalahari Peoples Fund, a US non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, can receive your tax-deductible donations for this project. You may use KPF’s secure Paypal payment facility online at www.kalaharipeoples.org, or may mail a contribution to: Kalahari Peoples Fund PO Box 7855 University Station Austin, Texas 78713-7855 USA For further information: Megan Biesele, or Cornelia Limpricht

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Blankets, Baked Beans and Beanies March 23, 2008 Proposal There are approximately 750 San children attending schools in Nyae Nyae and N≠a Jaqna Conservancies, living in the poorest conditions in Namibia. The San represent the most marginalized community in Namibia, in addition to a history of exclusion they reside in an extremely remote and harsh environment. This makes job opportunities and livelihood options few and far between. Thus often parents cannot afford the basics for their children including food and clothing. This winter, to alleviate some of the suffering these children experience and to encourage them to remain in school we would like to provide each school child with: - A blanket - A beanie hat - Supplementary food for 3 winter months Budget The budget for this would be approximately:  Item  Cost  Number of Items  Total  Blankets  40  750  30,000  Baked Beans/Food  120  750  90,000  Beanies  15  750  11250          Total (N$)      131,250  Total (£)          8,750  Total (US$)        18,750 Donors are asked to provide any amount or items that would contribute to this effort. Full Generally Accepted Accounting Principles will be followed in relation to these funds and receipts and reports will be provided to each donor. No administration will be charged by those implementing the project, but some bank charges may be incurred (estimated to be less than 1%). We hope to be able to buy the items during May 2008, so we would be grateful for any contributions before that time. Long-term We realize that this approach is not sustainable, however alongside this the Nyae Nyae Foundation and WIMSA we are setting up village gardens and supporting the conservancies in their tourism and other ventures to create more jobs, income and food for the communities. The Norwegian Association of Norway (NAMAS) project runs various programmes to support school children to complete their education and increase their chances of future employment, while WIMSA also provide bursaries to those that reach tertiary education. However, these approaches take many years to impact on the general well being of the communities and thus for 2008 we would like to provide the 750 school children in Nyae Nyae and N≠a Jaqna conservancies with some relief. In return In return, as well as a report on the funds, we can provide publicity through newspaper articles and photos of the children receiving the blankets etc if appropriate. On behalf of the school children of Nyae Nyae and N≠a Jaqna Conservancies, we thank you for any support you can give. Working Group of Indigenous Minorities of Southern Africa (WIMSA) Nyae Nyae Development Foundation of Namibia (NNDFN) Namibia Association of Norway (NAMAS)