About Us
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) supported the establishment of the Namibia Development Foundation (NAMDEF) Trust through the United States grant making program. Subsequently, all the programs under the funding grant of USADF were managed by NAMDEF.
Board of Trustees
Dr Jerry L. Muadinohamba
Chairperson
PhD in Management Science & MA Administration (UNAM); MDev. Finance (USBS)
Elmo Kaiyamo
Board Trustee
Henley MBA & MSc in Business & Management Research (University of Reading, UK)
Matilde Jankie
Board Trustee
B-Juris and LL.B (Hons); Bachelor of Law degree (UNAM)
Magdalena Uuyuni
Board Trustee
MBA & MDP, (University of Stellenbosch); B-degree in Public Management (UNAM)
Mbumba E. Haitengela
Board Trustee
MA of Public Administration; MA of Science in Accounting & Finance; B. Com Accounting and Law; LLM in Economic Law
Advisory Commitee
Dr Ndapewa Hamunime
Chairperson
MBChB Degree Patrice Lumumba Friendship University in Moscow; MBA (MANCOSA)
Dr Abeje Z Jebno
Advisory Committee Member
Bachelor of Medicine , University of Gondar; MPH: Maastricht University; PgDip: Health Care and Management, Swiss Tropical Institute
Prof Hans Amukugo
Advisory Committee Member
PhD in Nursing Science (UNAM); MA in Nursing Science: Health Service Management; Bachelor of Nursing Education & Administration: Health Service Management (MEDUNSA);
Lindi Hartung-Kazombaue
Advisory Committee Member
BA in Social Work (UWC) Diploma in Organizational Development (UCT)
Our Stakeholders
Provision of the financial resources to foster sustainable development and improve the quality of life for under-served communities.
Current Stakeholders
Beneficiaries
Namibian National Association for the Deaf
Kryamacan Association
Government Ministries
Office of the Vice President
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture
Previous Stakeholders
Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication & Social Welfare
The National Youth Council
Hunt Africa
Social Security Commission
Standard Bank Namibia
Maersk
Integrated Rural Development Nature Conservancy
Our Stakeholders
Provision of the financial resources to foster sustainable development and improve the quality
of life for Khwe community members.
Current
availed N$131,300.00 in 2018 and 2019 to cover the costs of learners, driver's license training programs, and other related
costs.
Previous
reserves N$1,500,000.00, which was availed in four installments from August 2073 to 2077, to support the empowerment and development programs of the Khwe community in the Bwabwata National Park.
Potential
Donation of nine shipping containers converted into classrooms for the Okanyothi pre-and primary school in the Oshana region. The total value of the containers is about
N$95,000.00.
Partner Companies
Potential Stakeholders
Identified as valuable for future strategic alliances, funding and implementation
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Government institutions
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State-owned Enterprises
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Financial institutions
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Institutions of Higher Learning
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Embassies
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UN Agencies
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Donor & Funders
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Community based organisations
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Civil Society Organisations
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Traditional and Local Authorities
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Communities and Traditional Leaders
Guiding Principles
NAMDEF is dedicated to improving the lives of marginalised communities.
Mission
To empower communities through innovative and sustainable social upliftment solutions.
Vision
To be a world class community development organisation in Namibia.
Values
Sensitivity: Compassion to the needs of others. Inclusiveness: Embrace diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all. Collaboration: Work with local and international partners and the community to achieve common goals. Sustainability Involves long term planning and responsible resource mobilisation and management.