Old Mutual Foundation Announces Beneficiary Schools for 2025 Chair and Desk Initiative
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving learning conditions in Namibian schools, the Old Mutual Foundation is proud to announce the eight beneficiary schools selected for the 2025 edition of its Chair and Desk Initiative.
This year’s beneficiaries were chosen following an open application process, which invited entries from schools in the Kavango East, Kavango West, Hardap, and Khomas regions. The initiative, launched in 2023, aims to address the urgent shortage of functional classroom furniture in underserved communities by supplying or repairing much-needed chairs and desks.
Since its inception, the Chair and Desk Initiative has enhanced the learning environment for thousands of learners, supporting the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture’s broader efforts to ensure inclusive, quality education for all.
The following schools have been selected for the 2025 rollout:
Kavango East Region
• Dr Joseph Diescho Primary School – 100 new chairs and desks
• Ngcangcana Senior Primary – 100 chairs and desks to be repaired
Kavango West Region
• Hausiku Wakina Primary School – 100 new chairs and desks
• Mururani Combined School – 100 chairs and desks to be repaired
Hardap Region
• Klein-Aub Resource School – 100 new chairs and desks
• Edward Frederick Primary School – 100 chairs and desks to be repaired
Khomas Region
• Tobias Hainyeko Primary School – 100 new chairs and desks
• Hillside Primary School – 100 chairs and desks to be repaired
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, said that “At Old Mutual, we believe that every learner deserves a seat at the table of opportunity. By investing in school furniture, we’re not just equipping classrooms, we’re restoring dignity, improving focus, and inspiring dreams. Together with our partners and communities, we are building a brighter future, one desk at a time.”
The Old Mutual Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation to all schools that applied and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to empowering Namibian learners through sustainable, high-impact interventions.