FNB NAMIBIA supports fight against breast cancer through sponsorship to CAN
FNB Namibia and the FirstRand Namibia Foundation have announced a combined contribution of N$250,000 towards the Cancer Association of Namibia’s (CAN) Breast Cancer Initiative, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women beyond business.The contribution includes N$50 000 from FNB Namibia Commercial’s HER Banking solution, inspired by the FNB Commercial CEO, Philip Chapman’s visit to the Cancer Association of Namibia and Medical Imaging earlier this month. An additional N$200 000 was contributed by the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, which has maintained a longstanding partnership with CAN.
Speaking at the handover, FNB Namibia financial manager, Alovise Frey shared heartfelt reflections from Chapman’s visit.
“During that visit, Philip met women who were not just patients. They were mothers, daughters, entrepreneurs, and dreamers; women whose courage reminded us that health and wellbeing are the true foundation of empowerment. That’s why today’s donation is so meaningful to us because it bridges our mission of women’s empowerment with an equally vital cause: women’s wellbeing. Because empowerment without supporting their health and wellbeing would be incomplete.”
The contribution forms part of FNB’s continued support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause that affects many Namibian women each year. The funds will help CAN strengthen its outreach, awareness, and early detection efforts across the country. Further reinforcing this commitment, Medical Imaging has partnered with FNB Namibia to provide heavily discounted services for breast cancer patients referred through CAN, ensuring that more women, regardless of their background, can access essential diagnostic care.
The bank also acknowledged the FNB Breast Buddies Initiative which made a heartfelt contribution of affordable, lightweight, knitted and crocheted breast prosthetics to breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomies. The FirstRand Namibia Foundation has proudly supported this initiative with N$50 000, standing alongside staff members, local knitters, and
crocheters to help bring physical comfort, healing and a renewed sense of normalcy to women affected by breast cancer.