Education is one of the most important drivers of socio-economic development in any nation. The NamPower Foundation therefore plays an enabling role in strengthening the education sector and supporting equitable access to quality learning environments.

Areas of support include:

• Supplementing Government efforts to refurbish and develop infrastructure at public schools in both rural and urban areas
• Providing science equipment, educational stationery, workshop tools, furniture, and IT equipment to public schools, particularly in rural areas to help address inequalities in access to quality education
• Drilling boreholes at public schools to ensure reliable access to water
• Assisting kindergartens with infrastructure refurbishment and development, children’s furniture, and age-appropriate educational materials

The NamPower Foundation believes that a healthy nation is a productive nation. The Foundation supports initiatives that improve access to primary healthcare and promote the well-being of vulnerable communities.

Projects and programmes supported under this category include:

• Provision of items and equipment that promote health and social welfare
• Support to public hospitals and clinics facing critical resource shortages
• Assistance to community organisations such as orphanages and centres that care for vulnerable community members
• Refurbish and develop infrastructure for the Government’s health care sector

The Foundation supports sustainable, community-initiated projects that improve livelihoods and promote self-reliance.

Typical areas of support include:

• Community gardening initiatives
• Water supply infrastructure (E.g Boreholes)

Other community development initiatives not listed above may be considered at the discretion of the Advisory/ Executive Committee, provided they demonstrate sustainability, economic empowerment and community benefit.

Eligibility of community projects:

• Registered with a relevant authority, if applicable.
• Should at least consist of 5 members from that community, but not from the same household or be related to benefit a larger group than an individual
• Be developmental sound and provide long-term benefits to beneficiaries.
• Be ready to plough back and improve the livelihood of the community in which it operates.
• Be in existence for at least one (1) year even if it is on a small scale. NamPower Foundation does not provide starting capital to projects.

To enhance NamPower Foundation’s footprints in all corners of the country, project already funded will be considered for funding only after five (5) years of funding. This however does not guarantee approval.

The NamPower Foundation is committed to strengthening the capacity of communities and organisations to become more resilient and self-sufficient.

Capacity building involves developing and strengthening the skills, abilities, processes, and resources that individuals and communities need to adapt and thrive in a changing environment. It goes beyond performing tasks, it fosters long-term transformation in mindsets, confidence, and opportunity.

Under this focus area, the Foundation supports:

• Skills development and vocational training for youth and school dropouts
• Short courses that enhance employability and promote self-sustainability

Support is provided for group-based training programmes delivered by accredited or recognised training institutions. Funding requests must be submitted by the training institution or project organisation, not by individuals.