FNB Namibia partners with KAYEC to empower Rundu’s youth
FNB Namibia has partnered with the Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (KAYEC), supporting its Youth Development Programme, a targeted intervention currently operating in 22 schools across Rundu.
Since the inception of the partnership, FNB has invested N$2.3 million over six years, underscoring its commitment to uplifting Namibians, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.
The 2024 programme focused on three core objectives; reducing teenage pregnancy, improving academic performance, and reducing school dropout and improving retention rates.
Through a structured combination of life skills training, academic support, motivational events, and a leadership camp, the programme has delivered outstanding results. During the second semester of 2024, KAYEC proudly recorded zero school dropouts, zero teenage pregnancies, and an impressive 92% pass rate among its registered learners, tangible proof of a programme making a real, measurable impact.
One such success story is Kemba Martin, a Grade 9 learner from Tuhingireni Combined School.
“Before joining the KAYEC program, I struggled with focus and confidence. The support I received helped me improve my study habits and set goals. Last year, I was awarded N$500 from my school for being the best performing learner. I am proud of what I’ve achieved and grateful to KAYEC and FNB for believing in me,” Marin said.
FirstRand Namibia corporate social investment manager, Revonia Job said the programme’s impact on the youth is immeasurable.
“This initiative is a testament to what happens when we are proactive and protective of the Namibian child’s future,” Job said.
KAYEC trust director Nelson Prada said the initiative demonstrated the value of early intervention and sustained support, offering a replicable model for youth development in Namibia and beyond.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to the FirstRand Namibia Foundation for making these life-changing outcomes possible. With FNB’s continued support, we are not only achieving but exceeding our goals. The resounding endorsement from schools, improved learner performance, and zero dropouts signal that we are moving in the right direction,” Prada said.
Since the inception of the partnership, FNB has invested N$2.3 million over six years, underscoring its commitment to uplifting Namibians, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.
The 2024 programme focused on three core objectives; reducing teenage pregnancy, improving academic performance, and reducing school dropout and improving retention rates.
Through a structured combination of life skills training, academic support, motivational events, and a leadership camp, the programme has delivered outstanding results. During the second semester of 2024, KAYEC proudly recorded zero school dropouts, zero teenage pregnancies, and an impressive 92% pass rate among its registered learners, tangible proof of a programme making a real, measurable impact.
One such success story is Kemba Martin, a Grade 9 learner from Tuhingireni Combined School.
“Before joining the KAYEC program, I struggled with focus and confidence. The support I received helped me improve my study habits and set goals. Last year, I was awarded N$500 from my school for being the best performing learner. I am proud of what I’ve achieved and grateful to KAYEC and FNB for believing in me,” Marin said.
FirstRand Namibia corporate social investment manager, Revonia Job said the programme’s impact on the youth is immeasurable.
“This initiative is a testament to what happens when we are proactive and protective of the Namibian child’s future,” Job said.
KAYEC trust director Nelson Prada said the initiative demonstrated the value of early intervention and sustained support, offering a replicable model for youth development in Namibia and beyond.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to the FirstRand Namibia Foundation for making these life-changing outcomes possible. With FNB’s continued support, we are not only achieving but exceeding our goals. The resounding endorsement from schools, improved learner performance, and zero dropouts signal that we are moving in the right direction,” Prada said.
