Big dreams, bright classrooms
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education programmes aimed at improving access to quality learning for Namibian children.
The funding will benefit the Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision Online Learning, and Karstveld Academy. Together, these initiatives support early childhood development, expand access to online learning in remote areas, and help learners complete quality secondary education.
According to Veripura Muukua, head of the Capricorn Foundation, the investment reflects a deliberate effort to create lasting social impact. “We believe education is key to Namibia’s socio-economic development. Our role is to help close the gap between rural and urban education and support communities that need it most,” she said.
A total of N$600 000 has been allocated to the Amos Meerkat Syllabus, which provides stationery and printed workbooks to 6 000 children and supports 300 teachers and monitors. The programme helps pre-schools in farms, rural areas and informal settlements by offering an Early Childhood Development curriculum aligned with national standards, ensuring children are better prepared for primary school.
The Foundation has also committed N$609 744 to EduVision Online Learning, supporting S.I. Oaseb Secondary School in Gibeon and Pioneer Secondary School in Schlip in the Hardap Region. Through recorded lessons delivered by experienced teachers, learners gain access to subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Biology. The programme works alongside classroom teachers, strengthening learning without replacing their role.
Karstveld Academy in Grootfontein has received N$423 330 to fund bursaries for six Grade 12 learners for the 2026 academic year, covering school and hostel fees. The Capricorn Foundation has supported these learners since 2024 as part of its commitment to long-term educational success.
Education leaders welcomed the support. EduVision Director Frikkie Louw said even small interventions can change a learner’s future, while Karstveld Academy principal Jean-Pierre Botha noted that investing in youth today shapes the country’s future workforce.
