Projects

Communal facilities like IECD centers are a crucial resource as the support they provide may often take a holistic approach to the wellbeing and health of young children, covering a variety of wellness pillars, such as nutritional and educational needs, especially during the consequential early stages of childhood development (0-5 years old). In Namibia, many ECD centers are funded and maintained by the community, with limited external support, compromising their capacity to deliver quality IECD programs. 

Mindful Maestros is a 4-month program designed to enhance mental health through art expression. It offers a dual-focused approach: supporting psychiatric patients in reintegrating into society and providing adolescents with a positive outlet for emotional expression. A key component of the program is the sale of participants’ artwork at exhibitions, generating income that supports both patients and students. This financial benefit, combined with the creative process, enhances their sense of achievement and provides vital economic support.

The CBMRMthon program, in partnership with the Namibian Nature Foundation, aims to find and nurture future business models for community-based conservation in Namibia's Conservancies and integrated Community Forests. Through a comprehensive program, it seeks to empower participants to establish and grow sustainable ventures while ensuring that communities can continue to sustainably manage wildlife and other natural resources. 

Old Mutual Namibia alongside local partners, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), and Launch Namibia embarked on the launch of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED). An initiative that is focused on uplifting grassroot entrepreneurs across all 14 regions over the next three years.

The AWE Namibia program aims to create a thriving ecosystem of women entrepreneurs running sustainable and commercially viable businesses across all regions of Namibia. Targeting women aged 25-45, the program identifies and recruits 30 committed small business owners from all 14 regions. Over six months, participants will enhance their existing skills, learn new ones, and build resilience to navigate Namibia's challenging economic environment. Facilitated by Impact Tank staff, USG exchange alumni, and US-based mentors, the program leverages the DreamBuilder curriculum tailored to local needs and incorporates innovative approaches like design thinking. 

The FIBA Foundation African Youth Leadership Program 2023 was designed to enhance the skills of youth leaders in the domain of community basketball academies across Africa. The program focused on four critical areas: Recruitment & Growth, Formalisation & Operationalising, Financial Planning & Fundraising, and Marketing & Branding. It brought together 13 participants from several African countries, utilizing both online group sessions and 1:1 mentorship to provide comprehensive support and guidance. 

The Biodoversity Pay off Digitally in Namibia themed Lab of Tomorrow innovation sprint was funded by the GIZ commissioned by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to address the challenges faced by the Namibian tourism sector for Small and Medium Enterprises.

"Building Bosses" is a dynamic initiative aimed at addressing two critical issues in Namibia: youth unemployment and financial literacy. With over 60% of urban youth unemployed and many lacking essential financial skills, this program targets young adults from residential child care facilities, high school dropouts, and university students. By fostering entrepreneurship, "Building Bosses" seeks to empower these youth, transforming them into self-sufficient entrepreneurs capable of generating employment. 

Fabrica, an initiative by Impact Tank, pioneers a design challenge to bolster the global recognition of Namibian brand identity. This endeavor aims to address the limited exposure of Namibian creatives in the global market by providing a platform for innovation and creativity. 

MatchMe2Funding was a nationwide training project aimed to match high-growth potential startups with financial resources from Namibian financial partners. The initiative promoted financial inclusiveness and prepared startups to access and utilize financial services effectively.

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