Namibia
Funds raised:
Children Supported:
300

Location:
South Africa
Overview
Empowering Namibia’s Youth Through Education, Sports, and Technology: This initiative provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for young people in Namibia’s informal settlements, equipping them with education, life skills, and physical health programs. By fostering critical thinking, movement as a lifestyle, and a sense of citizenship, this project helps youth overcome systemic barriers and build brighter futures.
Children growing up in Windhoek’s informal settlements face extreme inequities, including poverty, poor nutrition, low-quality education, lack of safe study spaces, and exposure to violence. These challenges significantly limit their opportunities, with fewer than 25% of youth in Katutura township reaching university. High rates of substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, crime, and premature death further exacerbate their struggles.

Impact on the ground
This Charity Project by Gulf for Good strengthens existing cycling, digital literacy, and robotics programs while extending its reach to the Agste Laan informal settlement in Otjomuise, where a Football 4 Life skills project has been in place since 2021.
By empowering youth with knowledge, skills and opportunities, this initiative has helped to transform lives and create a more inclusive and equitable future for Namibia’s next generation.
👩🎓 Number of children impacted: 300
🌍 UN Sustainable Development Goals: 3 Good Health & Well-Being, 10 Reduced Inequalities

