This foundation aims to identify and support community-based development projects aimed at promoting quality of life and social-economic welfare of communities in Namibia. It has recently identified a soup kitchen initiative, Mama Ouma, that provides daily meals to 100+ children in Mondesa, Swakopmund. ESI’s legal team is providing pro bono legal services where needed, including the registration of a Section 21 company and drafting necessary legal documents. ESI will also provide legal advice and guidance throughout the process, including reviewing legal documents, advising on compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and helping navigate any legal challenges that may arise. In addition to legal services, the ESI legal team will also be involved in advocacy and outreach efforts, such as leveraging its networks and resources to raise awareness and support for this initiative. By creating a legally sound and sustainable entity, ESI can help Mama Ouma scale up her efforts and provide a safe and healthy environment for more children in the community.

NLT is a registered non-profit established in 1997, based along the southwestern border of the Etosha National Park. Its programs and projects involve extensive fieldwork by a small, dedicated team representing communal conservancies of the Kunene Region, located between the Grootberg Escarpment and Etosha’s western border. NLT is committed to the long-term protection and conservation of lions and other large carnivores by promoting co-existence between farming communities and conflict wildlife. The ESI legal team assisted the NLT with its registration and continues to support this initiative on a pro bono basis.

Gobabeb, operating under the name of 'Gobabeb Namib Research Institute,' is a registered trust. Renowned as one of the oldest desert research centres globally, Gobabeb plays a pivotal role in gathering, understanding, and sharing knowledge about arid environments. Furthermore, Gobabeb stands as the foremost information hub worldwide concerning the Namib Desert. Annually, over 250 scientists from various corners of the globe visit Gobabeb to conduct research and explore new innovations. Moreover, approximately 2000 students and pupils journey to Gobabeb each year to gain insights into the desert ecosystem. ESI provides pro bono legal services to Gobabeb, including advising on compliance with relevant laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and documents related to its operations, and assisting with navigating any legal challenges that may arise.

Many of our female lawyers at ESI are members of the NWLA and are involved in providing administration and legal career leadership. This association was formed to create a platform for female lawyers in Namibia who will then provide leadership, a collective voice, and essential resources that will advance different women within the legal profession, whilst advocating for their equality within the judicial service.