The Economic and Social Justice Trust
The Economic and Social Justice Trust (ESJT), established in 2012 and registered in 2013, aims to promote economic and social justice in Namibia. Its focus is on enhancing social and economic rights, advocating for fair resource distribution, and addressing the needs of marginalized groups.
Economic & Social Justice Trust Aim
The key aims of the Trust are to enhance and promote the social and economic rights of Namibians. This includes the fair and equitable distribution of resources with a particular emphasis on enhancing the rights of the economically and socially excluded Namibians.
How does the Trust operate?
The Trust
consists of activists who volunteer their time and knowledge to engage in campaigns and
specific projects. The Trust meets several times a year and works with other
organisations on areas of common interest.
Which activities has the Trust undertaken so far?
The main activities of the Trust have centred on the prevention of marine phosphate mining and a tobacco plantation in the Zambezi region as well as the campaign for the rights of Shoprite workers and a basic income grant (BIG) for all Namibians.
