The third edition of the Living Health Expo, a community-driven initiative aimed at showcasing practical solutions for healthier living and a more resilient Namibia, is set to take place this weekend in Windhoek.

The two-day annual expo, themed ‘Healthy Living. Healthy Food. For All’, will bring together stakeholders and community participants from 17-18 April 2026 at the Dagbreek School.

Expo founder Immo Bohm said the event is designed to serve as a meeting point for discussions on healthy living, nutrition, local production, sustainable enterprise and community-driven solutions that respond to the daily needs of ordinary people.

He said the expo comes at a critical time as many Namibians are grappling with rising food costs, increasing health concerns, environmental pressures and economic uncertainty. 

Bohm added that the expo serves as a platform for action, where people can learn, engage and discover practical solutions applicable to their daily lives.

“At its heart, the expo is about this one big idea, that Namibia can build a better future by strengthening local systems around food, water, energy, shelter, health, skills and cooperation. The Expo makes this idea visible, practical and accessible,” he said.

Namibia continues to face significant challenges linked to rising fuel prices and global economic pressures, which have intensified food insecurity. 

The country is also experiencing the triple burden of malnutrition, where undernutrition (not enough to eat), overnutrition (unhealthy diets and excess consumption) and micronutrient deficiencies (hidden hunger) co-exist within communities, households and even individuals.

“This complex reality highlights an urgent need for practical, accessible and locally relevant solutions that address not only food availability, but also diet quality, health and sustainable livelihoods,” Bohm added.

He noted that the expo forms part of a broader movement aimed at transitioning Namibia toward a more regenerative, healthy and locally grounded future.

“In practical terms, this means moving away from systems that leave people dependent, unhealthy, disconnected or economically excluded, and toward systems that rebuild local capacity and create real value. The expo demonstrates that better ways of living already exist, and that they can be practical, attractive and economically viable,” Bohm said. The event is structured around five key pillars, with food expected to be a central focus. Discussions will highlight healthy diets, organic and regenerative agriculture, urban gardening, composting, small-scale farming and the importance of supporting local producers.

“Food is not only about farming, but also about health, household economics, jobs, dignity, education and national resilience. When people eat better, communities become healthier. When more food is grown locally, money circulates within communities. When small-scale producers are supported, more livelihoods are created,” he highlighted.

Water, one of Namibia’s defining national challenges, will also feature prominently. 

The expo will further explore energy as a critical component of quality of life and economic participation, particularly within the broader food security conversation. 

Shelter will also be examined, with a focus on healthier, more affordable and climate-resilient approaches to building and designing settlements.

The expo will feature a mix of talks, workshops and interactive exhibitions designed not only to inform, but to equip participants with practical and usable knowledge. 

The programme will explore the link between health and food, strategies for eating well on limited budgets, the importance of local and organic food systems, and hands-on skills such as urban gardening, composting and preserving traditional food practices.