Chelva Wells 

The Capricorn Foundation has over the past four months invested N$2.6 million in various education and training initiatives, addressing infrastructure needs, providing study materials and teacher training, and addressing rural-urban education gaps in Namibia.

Veripura Muukua, Capricorn Foundation Coordinator, last Thursday said the investment reflects the foundation’s commitment to improving educational opportunities and strengthening communities across Namibia.

Education is a key focus for the foundation, and an essential part of social and economic development, she added.

“By investing in education and training programmes, we empower Namibian learners, setting them on a path toward career success and personal development,” Muukua said.

The funded projects include the DRC Women’s Community ECD project in Swakopmund, which focuses on empowering women in the DRC community by providing them with education and skills development opportunities, enhancing their socio-economic status. Capricorn committed N$300 000 to the ECD centre.

The Amos Meerkat Syllabus (AMS), which gives children in isolated and rural areas the chance to get ready for school through ECD, received N$582 000 for printing school materials.

The foundation further donated N$300 000 to help support and empower young Namibians through the #BeFree Youth Campus.

Other projects include the Hatika Adult Education Centre with a donation of
N$28 774 and EduVision with a donation of N$670 000 (N$335 000 per school) to improve online learning access.

Karstveld Academy received N$412 450 towards bursaries for six Grade 11 learners, covering school and hostel fees for the 2025 academic year, while Meerkat Learning received funding of N$300 000.

The programme will expand its reach and impact, benefiting 10 schools, 200 teachers and 1 000 learners across the Kunene region.

“The Capricorn Foundation’s support goes beyond financial contribution towards projects. We believe it is pivotal for the foundation to remain relevant and address the communities facing the most challenges. Our recent visit to the Meerkat Learning project in Khorixas and the education director for the Kunene region Sophia Frederick, was a testament to that. Such engagements are key to understanding the situations on the ground and discussing opportunities for collaboration,” added Muukua.

-Nampa