One Economy Foundation

Helping to build a bridge of economic opportunity between the dual economy.

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When youth are at the table, sovereignty is in sight.

Our Director of Operations, Saddam Biwa, joins Africa CDC to tackle “From Strategy to Sovereignty” in youth SRHR, spotlighting challenges & opportunities for health systems that work for young people.

#BeFreeCares

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Join us for the One Economy Foundation’s 11th Annual Fundraising Soirée as we celebrate partnership, impact, and opportunity for Namibia’s youth.

📅 01 October 2026
🏨 Mercure Hotel, Windhoek
🧍 N$3,000 per person
👥 N$30,000 per table of 10

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As we commemorate Genocide Remembrance Day, may we continue to uphold the values of justice, unity, compassion, and peace, while ensuring that this history is never forgotten.

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Africa’s future is shaped by how we care for one another & that begins by securing our most vital resource. 

As we reflect on this year’s theme, we are reminded that true progress starts with healthy, united communities. 

Happy Africa Day! 🌍✨

#TogetherWeRise

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WATCH | @One_Namibia hosted a ‘Barbershop Talks’ session in Windhoek, where clinical psychologist Gregorius Amadhila encouraged open conversations on men’s mental health and seeking professional help without shame.
📹: Isai Sipunga

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Closing the 4-day training, our Senior Programmes Officer, Lelly Amunyela, encouraged participants to use the information and put the knowledge they learnt in practice to build sustainable businesses.

🚀 Participants were awarded certificates of attendance. 🙌🏾

#iBreakFree #YO!

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Today marked the final day of the AFLA-Youth training programme! 🙌🥳

Speaking on business registration, compliance, & support structures, Elsie Shikindo from BIPA explained that having a registered business is essential for participating fully in the business industry.

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The training concluded with a practical exercise on preparing quotations, invoices, receipts, a pricing workbook, stock tracking, & business budgeting.

#YouthEmpowerment #BusinessSkills

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Participants were cautioned about taking loans without a clear business plan.

Victoria Joel highlighted, “loans are good, but you must project & understand how you are going to use them & pay back. Can you even afford it?”

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She challenged participants to think strategically & be willing to start small.

“How can you strategically position yourself & use what you have or what is available to thrive?” she asked.

#YouthEmpowerment

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Victoria Joel, Founder & Director of Circle of Hope Private Academy, reminded participants to study their markets carefully.

“Where you are starting the business matters. Look in your surroundings, identify what you can make use of, & start from there,” she added.

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The campus offers programmes and services such as #MajitaMondays for young men, STEM initiatives, Effective Parenting programmes, entrepreneurship and leadership training, as well as clinic and wellness services for youth.

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Technical Advisor in the Office of the President of Sierra Leone, Mr. Momo Francis Turay, visited the #BeFree Youth Campus and expressed admiration for the work being done to empower young people.

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🚀 Tomorrow, we will unpack how to access finances such as loans, grants & basic banking, as well as business registration, regulations, & compliance.

#AFLAYouth #FinancialLiteracy

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Day 3 of the AFLA-Youth training is in full swing! 🚀🥳

Participants explored an important lesson in entrepreneurship: starting a business is one thing, but building one that survives is another. Understanding customer behaviour, pricing, & market trends is key to success.

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Taina Fikili unpacked financial tools youth can use to start & grow their businesses. She highlighted common financial resources available for start-ups & existing businesses:

📌 Grants – Funding that does not need to be repaid.
📌 Loans – Funds that must be repaid.

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He added that entrepreneurs can make use of media platforms such as radio, TV, newspapers, branding & packaging, flyers, posters, as well as networking & partnerships for business promotion.

#BusinessSkills

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Martin Nghiitombo explained that business promotion is all about creating visibility.

Effective promotion helps businesses attract customers, increase sales, build a strong reputation, & remain competitive in the market.

#YouthDevelopment

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Participants discussed the importance of studying customer expectations & market demand before expanding a business.

“Study what the community likes, needs and how often they buy. A business grows better when you listen to customers,” said Adelheid Nuugulu.

#iBreakFree #YO!

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Digitalisation has changed the way businesses connect with customers. Participants were encouraged to utilise digital marketing platforms to advertise their services.

“Build trust, communicate clearly & understand your customer’s needs,” said Matheus Iyambo.