Quality education for all

Tunohole MungobaStandard Bank invests in educationStandard Bank donated a sum of N$ 806 000 to the Forum for African Women Educationalists – Namibia Chapter (Fawena) which is a national chapter of the Pan-African Forum for African Women Educationalists (Fawe). FAWE is a non-governmental organisation. Fawe Namibia's National Chapter opened its office in 1999 with the support of the Ministry of Education (MoE) to help address the educational challenges girls face in Namibia. Marlene Mungunda, national chapter oordinator of Fawena, says during the handover that education is an investment and all Namibians should contribute the girl child’s education. “Education is equivalent to planting a seed. If you nurture the seed well and take good care of it, you will reap excellent rewards and this same principle should be applied to education,” she says. Mungunda, an educationalist by profession says education is a tool that can empower disadvantaged girls from the all backgrounds. She thanked Standard Bank for their support over the years and recognises their efforts. Recognising the importance of education for Namibia’s future sustainability and economic upliftment, Standard Bank has continually been contributing towards benefiting secondary education of learners under the auspices of Fawena,” says Standard Bank’s acting head of marketing Sigrid Tjijorokisa. “We believe in the importance of quality education for girls and boys alike, because this is the only way we can enjoy a prosperous economy and a bright future.” Tjijorokisa also says that their relationship with Fawena started in 2009 with an initial commitment of over N$8-million. Since then, Standard Bank have seen the rewards with some of these school learners that are part of Fawena to be passing with flying colours and doing exceptionally well at tertiary institutions. “Since our long time partnership with Fawena, a total of 885 learners graduated from secondary schools, with many of these graduates becoming productive citizens like engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers and business people,” she continues to say. “Since our long time partnership with Fawena, a total of 885 learners graduated from secondary schools, with many of these graduates becoming productive citizens like engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers and business people.” In February last year, Standard Bank’s chief executive, Vetumbuavi Mungunda handed over a record contribution of nearly N$1-million to Fawena and “this year we are moving forward to present another handsome contribution,” she says. Fawena executive member, Gerson Kongoro thanked the minister of education, arts and cultures for all their work their contributed to the beneficiaries. “Education is the greatest equaliser and we are thankful to be part of this journey.”Fawena is also guided by the policies and programs of the ministry of education which are the education act, learner preventation and management pregnancy policy, sustainable development goals, affirmative action, national gender policy, national development plan, millennium development plan, orphan and vulnerable children plan, international convention instruments, Fawe regional secretariat strategic plan and Fawe charter.Pull-out quote: “Education is equivalent to planting a seed. If you nurture the seed well and take good care of it, you will reap excellent rewards and this same principle should be applied to education.” Marlene Mungunda, national chapter oordinator of Fawena.

Quality education for all

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