Old Mutual commits N$300 000 to Kunene food security
The funding supports gardening infrastructure, equipment, and training through the Green Futures Garden Project.
The Old Mutual Foundation has spent N$300 000 on community agriculture in Namibia this year, bringing its total expenditure since 2024 to N$900 000.
This year's investment focused on the Kunene region, establishing three gardens at Outjo Secondary School, Bergsig School, and Jimmy’s Community Centre as part of the Green Futures Garden Project. These sites are expected to serve approximately 1 900 pupils, teachers, and residents.
Mignon du Preez, Old Mutual Namibia group marketing, public affairs and sustainability executive, stated the initiative aims to empower communities to grow their own food.
Why it mattersThe Old Mutual Foundation's N$300 000 investment will establish three gardens in the Kunene region, benefiting around 1 900 people.