Social Progression Education Development Support Since 2010, the Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Community Trust has targeted majority of its funding towards education. These efforts are complementing the work and resources of the Ministry of Education to ensure access to education, as well as supporting the broader Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of quality education. The Trust has invested to date over 10 Million NAD in education and education related projects. The table below details the annual financial contributions. Year
Total Community Investment
Education Investment
Education Investment %
2011
1,496,847.27
1,170,150.00
78%
2012
1,749,369.84
1,147,916.84
66%
2013
790,528.19
249,831.07
32%
2014
2,682,694.40
1,163,742.33
43%
2015
3,158081.30
1,549,673.89
49%
2016
4,957,900.80
1,629,719.05
33%
2017
4,544,593.62
1,452,938.09
32%
2018
4,019,687.49
1,464,714.26
36%
2019
7,644,081.93
983,090
13%
Total
31,043,784.84
10,811,775.53
35%
As part of the 2016-2019 Community Investment Development Plan (CIDP) the Trust invested in initiatives aimed at delivering quality education in Tsumeb and the Oshikoto Region at large. These investments targeted early childhood development, primary and secondary education, and vocational education and training. The impact and outcomes derived from these past investments in education achieved improved sanitation, pass rate improvement and the upgrading of science laboratories at secondary schools improved teaching methods and practical experiences of learners in the classroom. Education remains a priority funding area, with approximately 40% of overall Trust investments to date. As part of the Community Trust’s new 3-year CIDP (20192021) the support is focused on the following: • Early Childhood Development (institutional and human capacity development)
Launch of the Empowerment of Women in Education in Oshikoto Region event
• Secondary Education (educational materials and equipment) • Secondary Education (motivation, training and capacity building) • Vocational Education (institutional and human capacity development) • Vocational Education (education grants) The Trust educational support is greatly appreciated by the many beneficiaries and key stakeholders. The funding towards education is a collective effort with the regional clusters and forums. The regional clusters and forums meet regularly to discuss their challenges, share experiences and resources, and then develop a plan for development interventions as a collective. • Kindergarten Forum, • Primary Schools Cluster • Secondary Schools Cluster • Life Skills Teachers Forum We believe that our support towards education is an investment in the future and is critical given the global and local economic outlook. Optimized education in Namibia requires collaboration and teamwork from various stakeholders. There is still so much that needs to be done in order for more schools within Tsumeb and the Oshikoto Region to be in the top 20 national ranking. This will be an indication of improved overall academic performance for the schools in the Oshikoto Region.
• Early Childhood Development (educational material & equipment) • Primary Education (upgrading computer centers, equipment, education materials) • Primary Education (complementing government school feeding programme for a balance diet) • Primary Education (motivation, training and capacity building) • Secondary Education (upgrading computer centers and science laboratories)
Courtesy visit by Ms. Alleta Eises, Oshikoto Regional Education Director
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