Ekondjo primary school: Ekondjo Primary School, located in the Kavango West Region, has officially opened its newly constructed classrooms and administrative facilities. This development was made possible through funding by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) in collaboration with the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT).

According to Namibia Press Agency, the project, which incurred a cost of N. dollars 2.4 million, includes the construction of four modern classrooms, administrative offices, a staff room, reception area, strong room, and proper sanitation facilities complete with a septic tank. These installations address the school's previous inadequacies in terms of sewage systems.

The donation ceremony highlighted the trust's dedication to enhancing educational infrastructure across Namibia. NFCPT Chief Executive Officer Victor Pea, speaking at the inauguration, shared that the inspiration for the donation came after a visit to the school in 2023. During this visit, as part of the 'Catch Them Young' educational campaign, it was observed that some classes were being conducted under a tree.

Pea remarked, "My staff members came to the school to engage the children and educate them on why they should consume fish, and the conditions at the school, at the time, prompted our intervention. The Trust could not ignore the educational challenges witnessed."

This initiative is part of a larger N. dollars four million project that will also extend support to Sangwali Combined School in the Zambezi Region. The Trust's strategy emphasizes cost-effective execution, partnering with NIMT for technical expertise and Reality Investment CC as subcontractors to ensure funds are efficiently utilized in construction rather than excessive profit margins.

Chairperson of NFCPT Board of Trustees, Suzan Ndjaleka, stated that the initiative is a component of NFCPT's broader corporate social investment agenda, which aims to bolster educational infrastructure throughout Namibia. She noted, "The Trust firmly believes that by improving the physical condition of our learning institutions, we are also helping to ensure that learners remain in school and receive quality education."

Ndjaleka also appealed for additional stakeholders to support similar projects across the country, particularly urging partners to contribute furniture for the new facilities.

The project addresses a significant need in rural education infrastructure, transforming Ekondjo Primary School from a setting where classes were held under trees to a modern learning environment equipped for delivering quality education.