LiveEd will only succeed on the basis of involvement by a growing number of partners, both public and private. Already there are three London based partners and two Namibian partners. involved in this program:

Newham Sixth Form College, (NewVIc) Prince Regent Lane, London E13 8SG

NewVIc has other links with a school in Namibia, but is also involved in LiveEd through the activity of their youth community choir ‘Solid Harmony’ (solidharmony.co.uk). The choir has shared digital film footage of one of their rehearsals, and sent greeting messages to the young people working with Ombetja Yehinga Organization. They will also be part of the Newham Arts Festival, where they will sing a song shared with many young people in the northern regions of Namibia.

NewVIc’s Arts Administrator, Rachel Bradbear was also part of the research team visiting Namibia for LiveEd in February 2006. She contributes to LiveEd in her own right, leading dance training sessions, writing materials and filming records of work.

Ranelagh Primary School, Corporation Street, Stratford, London, E15 3DN

The Music AST teacher, James Biddulph based at Ranelagh Primary, was part of the first research team visiting Namibia. He took with him letters and introductory leaflets written and made by the children at Ranelagh school. They will also be part of the Newham Arts Festival, where they will sing a song shared with many young people in the northern regions of Namibia. James also contributes independently, leading singing sessions with young people and involving his pupils at school.

University of East London, MPC, 6 University Way, London E16 2RD

UEL has an extensive and ever expanding Creative Arts infrastructure. It already offers a range of vocational Music, Performing Arts and New Media training at higher levels. The Head of Multimedia Production Centre, based at UEL, Maciej Hrybowicz is making a strong contribution in developing and managing the LiveEd website.

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation, Windhoek, Namibia

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) meaning Red Ribbon, is a Namibian Welfare Organisation (WO199) and Non Government organisation (NGO) which was created in 2002 and is run by Dr Philippe Talavera . It’s aim is to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS pandemic in the three regions of Kunene, Erongo and Khomas. Through working with young people they create performances through music, dance, design, fashion, poetry, dance, theatre, music & media based on Information, Education and Communication. OYO hosted the first educational research visit from the initial LiveEd team in February 2006.

College for the Arts Theatre School, Windhoek, Namibia.

This is a young theatre school in Namibia run by one of Namibian’s most acclaimed Directors, Sandy Rudd. It aims at creating a platform for children from the capital who are interested in performing Arts to have a platform for experiencing professional productions (The Jungle Book, 2004; Animal Farm, 2005). It also offers a space for small, intimate and experimental plays and events. Sandy Rudd hosted the LiveEd team for a day during their stay in February 2005.