Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo

Biography

Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, a 23-year-old award-winning innovator and journalist, is passionate about sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Her accomplishments include winning the UNFPA ASRHR Innovation Hacklab and receiving recognition at the One Economy Foundation Media Awards. Raised in Windhoek, Namibia, Selma has been actively involved in advocating for SRHR. She has led the Namibian Planned Parenthood Association Youth Action Movement, contributed to digital youth magazines, and worked as a Community Journalist at The Namibian newspaper. Currently, she is the founder and host of the Sex Talks Podcast, a platform where young people can openly discuss SRHR issues. Selma is also a Her Voice Fund Ambassador to Namibia and a podcast consultant. She holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Namibia.

Iyambo, Selma Ndasilohenda 2023
Position
HER Voice Fund / Sex Talks Podcast, Namibia