Pupkewitz backs national growth with N$10m

Allexer Namundjembo

The Pupkewitz Foundation has pledged N$10 million for national development and community upliftment across the country.

Pupkewitz Foundation chief executive officer Meryl Barry announced the commitment during a press conference held in Windhoek on Thursday. 

The pledge marks a tribute to the foundation’s 100-year legacy and a promise to Namibia’s future.

“Signifying N$100,000 for each of the 100 years of being in business, the Foundation reinforces its commitment to national development and community upliftment,” said Barry.

She said the money would be directed to six focus areas: education, health, community care, environment, sports, and arts and culture.

“These pillars are not abstract ideals; they are grounded in real projects, real partnerships, and real impacts,” Barry added.

Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) chief administrator Simataa Mwiya welcomed the pledge, saying the foundation continues to support local sport.

“The foundation has become a pillar of support for our sport federations from grassroots initiatives to elite performance,” said Mwiya.

The ministry of education, arts, and culture also praised the foundation’s efforts.

In a statement read on behalf of minister Sanet Steenkamp, the ministry commended the Foundation’s collaborative approach.

“This aligns with our national strategy and indeed with our own call to action, Friends in Education, because no government alone can meet the demands of equitable education,” Steenkamp said.

The Pupkewitz Foundation has a long history of supporting key sectors that drive Namibia’s socio-economic development. 

It has invested in health, housing, education, and community-based projects.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation donated 21 tonnes of oxygen to the Namibian government.

 It has also invested more than N$4.5 million in health projects and donated an office building valued at N$2.7 million to Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital.

To help address housing needs, the foundation has worked with Ohorongo Cement and FNB Namibia to provide affordable housing. 

It also contributed N$1 million to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia.

In the area of education, the foundation supported the Namibian School Feeding Programme and partnered with Hollard Insurance to build kitchens and supply equipment to schools in northern Namibia.

The foundation also supports community events, including the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile, as well as other projects that promote social well-being.

All its initiatives focus on expanding opportunities and uplifting communities through long-term impact and sustainable transformation.

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