Success story

There is something truly inspiring about seeing someone step into the career they have always hoped for. Originally from northern Namibia, she studied Tourism in Windhoek with the dream of one day working in the hospitality industry. When she joined Lidar in 2023, she spoke openly about her desire to become part of the Gondwana […]

Empowering young mothers through skills, confidence, and opportunity. 💙 With the generous support of FNB, LIDAR successfully delivered a Baking Skills and Business Skills Training Programme for 30 young mothers, equipping participants with practical skills to start their own income-generating activities. The programme culminated in a Graduation and Community Showcase on 7 May 2026, where

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to SAP, in partnership with Pyxera Global, for sending an incredible team of consultants to support Lidar Foundation. Their guidance, insight, and strategic support have not only strengthened our organisation — they have truly changed lives. Through their expertise, encouragement, and practical solutions, they helped us build

Empowering young mothers with skills and hope before the year comes to an end. We offer skills training as part of our support to young moms – giving them practical education and experience to help secure a better future.

Lidar Community Foundation is now a proud member of the CCIVS community We share some of the photos taken during the event

The 2nd SAWC Technical Meeting was a great success here in Windhoek at the Lidar Centre. Lidar was officially endorsed in the program, and we launched our new Recycling Project to generate income for young mothers at the same event. It was attended by representatives from the Regional Councillor’s office and the Ministry of Education,

At just 16 years old, Immogene Eichas, affectionately known as Immo, walked through the doors of Lidar Community Foundation as a frightened, exhausted young mother carrying her baby girl—and the heavy burden of hopelessness. A school dropout, raised in a single-mother household surrounded by unemployed relatives, Immo had no source of income and no idea

At just 25 years old, Queen, a determined young mother from Katutura, Windhoek, has already faced more than her fair share of challenges. Living in an overcrowded home with her grandmother and raising her young son alone, she was forced to drop out of school in Grade 10 due to pregnancy and financial strain. But

Enrica: Rising Above Barriers with Strength and Purpose At just 20 years old, Enrica, a mother of one from Katutura, Windhoek, has already overcome more challenges than many face in a lifetime. Living in a single-parent household, she dropped out of school in Grade 9 due to pregnancy and the stigma and inaccessibility she experienced

Abigail Kimm: A Journey from Hardship to Hope At just 20 years old, Abigail Kimm, a mother of three boys, has already faced more than most in a lifetime. Originally from Mariental in the Hardap Region, she moved to Windhoek in search of a better life. Instead, she found herself living in one of Windhoek’s