Adolf Kaure
The Prime Minister’s Charity Foundation was launched in Windhoek last Friday through an inaugural fundraising gala dinner.
The foundation was conceived as a strategic mechanism to mobilise financial resources and technical support for institutions struggling to effectively deliver their mandates. Speaking at the gathering, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said that many public institutions, especially those in rural areas need support to effectively provide service delivery.
“A nation is only as strong as the institutions that uphold it. Our local authorities, regional councils, public enterprises, and ministries form the backbone of public service delivery,” he said. The event was attended by leaders, visionaries, and partners brought together by the purpose of uplifting, strengthening, and empowering public institutions.
They gathered under a shared vision to support, resource, and capacitate public institutions so that they can deliver the quality services our citizens deserve.
The Prime Minister’s Charity Foundation was not initiated with the intention of replacing government funding. However, it will serve as a complementary initiative that strengthens Namibia’s national capacity through collaborative partnerships.
“The foundation represents a bridge between government and the private sector, fostering cooperation, innovation, and shared responsibility in addressing development challenges. It is also an expression of our belief that sustainable development is a collective task that requires the mobilisation of diverse stakeholders,” he added.
The foundation further aims to equip key institutions, particularly local authorities, with the necessary skills, tools, and systems to improve service delivery, enhance revenue generation, strengthen governance frameworks, and operate sustainably.
This will be done through training, leadership development, digital transformation, research, capacity assessment, and other strategic interventions, all facilitated through NIPAM, the premier public sector capacity-building institution.
The Prime Minister further highlighted the gala dinner being more than a mere fundraiser, stating that it will raise hope, elevate standards, and collectively strive for a Namibia that works for all its people.
“Every contribution made this evening, whether financial, advisory, or strategic, will have a direct and measurable impact on the institutions that serve our communities daily,” said Ngurare.
“This foundation is built on partnership and belongs to Namibia. It belongs to every leader, company, institution, and citizen who believes in shared responsibility and united action,” he emphasised.
The Prime Minister called on all partners in the public and private sectors to join the journey so that through synergy no institution collapses due to lack of resources.