2012
ESJT formed by activists to promote economic and social justice.
About ESJT
Economic & Social Justice Trust
Independent civic work for a fairer Namibia.
Founded in 2012, ESJT connects activism, research, journalism and public accountability so communities can turn lived experience into public action.
Who we are
Built by Namibians to challenge inequality with evidence and solidarity.
Download introductionThe Economic and Social Justice Trust was formed by activists to promote struggles for economic and social justice and enhance the social and economic rights of Namibians.
Namibia remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. ESJT responds by documenting injustice, supporting public awareness and advancing evidence-based campaigns with communities.
The organisation brings together civic research, journalism and advocacy so that public debate is grounded in lived experience, democratic accountability and social transformation.
Mission
Expose injustice and amplify communities.
Vision
A free, fair and just Namibia.
Values
Independence, rigour and solidarity.
How ESJT works
Evidence gathered carefully. Campaigns built with people.
ESJT combines public-interest documentation, policy research, community organising and clear communication so justice issues can move from private experience into public debate.
Documentation
Investigative documentation of economic and social injustice.
Research
Policy-oriented research for public debate and reform.
Campaigns
Community-centered campaigns rooted in rights and dignity.
Communications
Modern communications that make evidence visible and usable.
Timeline
A decade of public-interest work.
2016
Investigative reporting and public documentation expand.
2019
Community campaigns connect land, labour and inequality.
2022
Climate justice and extractive accountability grow as priorities.
2024
Research archive and publication work deepen.
2026
A renewed digital platform brings the work to wider publics.