Training and skills development for individuals engaged in agriculture received a boost this week when a leading insurer indicated it is supporting the full scope of training offered by an established organisation with proven agricultural expertise.
On Friday 18 September Momentum Metropolitan Namibia announced that is has partnered Agra ProVision with a N$100,000 contribution through its Empowerment Trust. The collaboration brings together the Trust’s focus on sustainable community development with Agra ProVision’s agricultural expertise and established connections to local farming communities.
The Momentum Metropolitan Executive for Marketing & Communications, Denille Roostee, said “Through this partnership, the Momentum Metropolitan Namibia Empowerment Trust supports meaningful development in the agricultural sector while aiding initiatives that equip Namibians with knowledge and opportunities to build increasingly sustainable futures.”
The collaboration with Agra ProVision, demonstrates the Trust’s approach of working with organisations that have the expertise and reach to create permanent impact, she added.
“For us, this is about much more than a financial contribution. Agriculture is closely connected to livelihoods, food security and the wellbeing of communities across Namibia. By collaborating with Agra ProVision, we are investing N$100,000 in an area that has the potential to create sustainable impact for individuals, families and communities.”
The ProVision Manager, Dr Fiona Anderson, said “Meaningful agricultural development is strengthened through partnerships. The support from the Momentum Metropolitan Namibia Empowerment Trust enables us to continue building capacity and sharing knowledge in our agricultural communities. We value this collaboration and the mutual recognition that investing in agriculture ultimately implies investing in Namibia’s people and future.”
