FNB pledges N$500 000 to boost inclusive education at Unam
'Inclusivity must be more than intention – it must be action'
The bank has called on the private sector to join efforts in support of inclusive education.
FNB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, has committed N$500 000 to the University of Namibia (Unam) Foundation to support students living with disabilities. The announcement was made by FNB Namibia business banking head Veranus Shinyemba at the 2025 Unam Foundation fundraising gala dinner in Windhoek last week.
The pledge builds on a similar contribution in 2024, which funded a state-of-the-art study lounge for students with disabilities. This year’s donation will further enhance facilities and resources, ensuring that the university environment remains accessible, equitable and empowering.
Brighter future
Former Namibian president and Unam chancellor Nangolo Mbumba emphasised the importance of accessibility in education during his keynote address.
“What kind of future are we building if it is not accessible to all?" he pointed out.
Shinyemba called on the private sector to join in supporting inclusive education, noting that organisations like the Unam Foundation play a critical role in bridging educational gaps: “Inclusivity must be more than intention; it must be action," he said.
Unam vice chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu echoed the sentiment, stressing that excluding students with special needs denies these individuals their rights and limits the country’s collective potential.
FNB Namibia’s continued support reaffirms its long-term partnership with the Unam Foundation and its commitment to breaking down barriers for students with disabilities.
The pledge builds on a similar contribution in 2024, which funded a state-of-the-art study lounge for students with disabilities. This year’s donation will further enhance facilities and resources, ensuring that the university environment remains accessible, equitable and empowering.
Brighter future
Former Namibian president and Unam chancellor Nangolo Mbumba emphasised the importance of accessibility in education during his keynote address.
“What kind of future are we building if it is not accessible to all?" he pointed out.
Shinyemba called on the private sector to join in supporting inclusive education, noting that organisations like the Unam Foundation play a critical role in bridging educational gaps: “Inclusivity must be more than intention; it must be action," he said.
Unam vice chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu echoed the sentiment, stressing that excluding students with special needs denies these individuals their rights and limits the country’s collective potential.
FNB Namibia’s continued support reaffirms its long-term partnership with the Unam Foundation and its commitment to breaking down barriers for students with disabilities.
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